1
as in to contend
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
argued that a bake sale would make a lot less money than a car wash
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2
as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
that couple argues so incessantly it's a miracle they're still together
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3
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
argued my boss into letting me telecommute for four days a week
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as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
candidates arguing gun control in a nationally televised debate
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as in to confirm
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the security video argues that it was a taller man who entered the building
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Recent Examples of argue
Molo argued that his request for an extension does not prejudice class counsel’s motion for attorney’s fees, which has not been ruled on by the court, and is stayed until all appeals are decided.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
Justice Amy Coney Barrett argued only the Supreme Court can provide such universal relief.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 27 June 2025
However, many argue the full effects of elevated tariffs haven't shown up in the data yet.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 June 2025
Kompany argued against that approach in the pre-game press conference yesterday, pointing to his experience playing with the national team against smaller nations.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
Justice Amy Coney Barrett argued only the Supreme Court can provide such universal relief.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 27 June 2025
However, many argue the full effects of elevated tariffs haven't shown up in the data yet.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 June 2025
Kompany argued against that approach in the pre-game press conference yesterday, pointing to his experience playing with the national team against smaller nations.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argue
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Hill contends the Bills are afraid to cover him man-to-man.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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As strangers moments prior, the men had both been nervous that each another might be contending for the same lots, and one of them scooted to a seat farther away to ease the tension.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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In 2012, surviving members of the Beach Boys reunited for a 50th anniversary album, which quickly hit the Top 10 before the group again bickered and separated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2025
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Vance memes, framing the vice president as the troubled child of bickering parents.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Back in Twin Peaks, Jerry Horne is convinced that his foot is talking.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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Your knowledge of a topic is often less important than your ability to convince others that your opponent is an idiot.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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The president initially appeared to favor a delay in any attack to give diplomatic efforts more time, nudging Iran to come to the table to discuss curtailing its nuclear program.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
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The courtroom was sealed as the parties discussed the matter, which had been considered resolved early in the week.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Ralphs’ death was confirmed in a statement from his representative, though no exact date or cause of death was given.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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This weekend, the woman was confirmed as the man’s partner, 28-year-old Russian national Anastasia Trofimova (who is not the documentarian of the same name), and the child, their 11-month-old daughter Andromeda.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Sales tools now must continuously reason from real-time company activities across the web, capturing nuanced signals indicating active buying intent.—
Fenil Suchak,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Peters reasoned that with Philadelphia having three first-round picks, it could be emboldened to take that kind of chance late in the first round, even though the Flyers do have some young goaltending (and specifically some young Russian goaltenders) in the system already.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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For Coetzee, Speaking in Tongues is part of a larger project of fighting the hegemony of English in world literature.—
Carey Baraka,
The Dial,
26 June 2025
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After weeks of defense attorneys fighting in court for Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States, the Trump administration brought him back on June 7 to face federal human smuggling charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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Experiential marketing lets people persuade themselves.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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So the village quietly persuaded state lawmakers to come to the rescue.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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“Argue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argue. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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