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as in reasoned
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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as in bickered
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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as in convinced
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 discussed
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 confirmed
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 argued
Her defense argued that Owens had been the aggressor in the dispute and cited Lorincz’ mental health.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
But Cook and his clients argued that preserving the school was not feasible.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Some journalists argued that such activity as posting a call for tips on social media would run afoul of the rules.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Briggs, on the other hand, argued the Pacific Beach case won’t be relevant nationally simply because of the nature of what happened.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Evolutionary thinkers have long argued that humans evolved to notice snakes, which might explain why these creatures slither into a vast number of mythologies, from Quetzalcoatl in Mexico and Damballa in West Africa to celestial dragons in China.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors argued that Shockley's motive to kill Graham was because the trooper was investigating him as the prime suspect in a case of leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Others have argued that, although AI has proven remarkably good at automating coding, the software industry has experienced ups and downs that are independent of AI.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
High geopolitical volatility makes predicting the market’s future even more difficult than usual, a Reuters columnist argued.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
But Cook and his clients argued that preserving the school was not feasible.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Some journalists argued that such activity as posting a call for tips on social media would run afoul of the rules.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Briggs, on the other hand, argued the Pacific Beach case won’t be relevant nationally simply because of the nature of what happened.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Evolutionary thinkers have long argued that humans evolved to notice snakes, which might explain why these creatures slither into a vast number of mythologies, from Quetzalcoatl in Mexico and Damballa in West Africa to celestial dragons in China.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors argued that Shockley's motive to kill Graham was because the trooper was investigating him as the prime suspect in a case of leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Others have argued that, although AI has proven remarkably good at automating coding, the software industry has experienced ups and downs that are independent of AI.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
High geopolitical volatility makes predicting the market’s future even more difficult than usual, a Reuters columnist argued.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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If Newman couldn’t have killed Scott, the police reasoned, perhaps his brother had.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Gooding reasoned that the law provides an answer to this twist.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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On 33 occasions since 2017, Congress has been forced to pass emergency extensions to the flood insurance program, as lawmakers bickered over budgets and looming shutdowns threatened to disrupt it, according to a letter the National Association of Realtors sent to Congress ahead of the shutdown.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, the companies have bickered about the rise of streaming services, in which the media companies are investing billions of dollars and which lure away cable and satellite customers.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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In college, Cannon convinced his a cappella group to screen print on the company's blank shirts.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Despite Martin’s stage presence and star power, producers for the awards show disapproved of the idea, convinced a Latin act singing primarily in Spanish wouldn’t work for the show.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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One idea that has already been discussed internally would see Real Madrid being effectively split into two different entities — separating the football side from the business side.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But sources told Fortune that these cuts are being discussed differently internally than the typical URA process.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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The legendary, beloved actress has died at 79, it was confirmed on Saturday.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The letter writers contended that such carnage on screens negatively influenced vulnerable children.—
Time,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) has long contended that some employers exploit H-1B visas to cut costs.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cordelia Tuan, 32, of Detroit, who spoke outside of the Central Station, also raised concern with the shutdown and the ending of Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies being fought over amid it.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The film shares the experiences, memories, and post-traumatic stress of women warriors who fought in Gaza and Lebanon.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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But Putin will not be persuaded by bluster and self-congratulation alone.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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In Bohn's case, after he was contacted on Facebook, the perpetrator persuaded him to move the conversation to Telegram.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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