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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
City officials argued that yoga — even when taught for free or by donation — is a commercial activity and not protected by the First Amendment.
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Residents acknowledged there’s always going to be some noise in a dense urban area like downtown, but argued the noise from cars and motorcycles is above the normal din.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Starmer, along with members of his Labour government, has argued that education should be prioritized instead of overreaching government mandates.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
African telecom companies are often at the mercy of government agencies that order the shutdowns, but pressure from the international community could increase accountability and compel the companies to deny unlawful or arbitrary shutdown orders, the researchers argued.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Powerback argued that the Kansas law interfered with the company’s ability to comply with the federal vaccine mandate that was in effect at the time, which required health care providers receiving Medicare and Medicaid dollars to vaccinate their employees.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
In articles, litigation, and other public forums, leaders of those organizations argued that rather than stifle hate groups, prosecuting hate speakers would draw attention to their ideas and increase the following of these organizations.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
But Herrero, of the Cuba Study Group, argued that this kind of rhetoric is better understood as electoral gamesmanship.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Clark argued that the diagnoses were largely based on statements from Germayne and Lisa Cunningham, rather than observations made by medical professionals personally.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Residents acknowledged there’s always going to be some noise in a dense urban area like downtown, but argued the noise from cars and motorcycles is above the normal din.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Starmer, along with members of his Labour government, has argued that education should be prioritized instead of overreaching government mandates.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
African telecom companies are often at the mercy of government agencies that order the shutdowns, but pressure from the international community could increase accountability and compel the companies to deny unlawful or arbitrary shutdown orders, the researchers argued.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Powerback argued that the Kansas law interfered with the company’s ability to comply with the federal vaccine mandate that was in effect at the time, which required health care providers receiving Medicare and Medicaid dollars to vaccinate their employees.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
In articles, litigation, and other public forums, leaders of those organizations argued that rather than stifle hate groups, prosecuting hate speakers would draw attention to their ideas and increase the following of these organizations.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
But Herrero, of the Cuba Study Group, argued that this kind of rhetoric is better understood as electoral gamesmanship.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Clark argued that the diagnoses were largely based on statements from Germayne and Lisa Cunningham, rather than observations made by medical professionals personally.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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In sum, the judges reasoned the antitrust analysis hinges on the production of much more evidence and empirical data than has been presented by either side.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Later, coach Andy Reid reasoned that the gesture was a sign of love and support for Rice rather than protest of the league’s punishment.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 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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Communists and socialists bickered over doctrine and orthodoxy.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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The concerted propaganda effort lasted for over a year, but the people were not convinced.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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But many physicists are not convinced by this cut-and-dried distinction.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Those were all topics discussed at a forum for Republican candidates running to represent Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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In her record-breaking guest spot on New Heights that same month, the superstar and her future brother-in-law discussed one of her special interests, numerology — which seems to have made an impact on Jason, who contemplated Travis’ new age on their show Wednesday.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Rivas Hernandez was first reported missing on April 5, 2024 as confirmed by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office to the Los Angeles Times.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The man, whose position CNN confirmed independently, said he could be arrested too, but that would not stop the business.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Justice Department contended that presidents have broad authority to remove inspectors general without cause and need not wait 30 days after providing notice to Congress.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Opponents, however, contended Glendale was trying to crackdown on unhoused people ahead of the Super Bowl at State Farm Stadium.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Engels persuaded the skeptical Marx that the working class was history’s true engine.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bivins would end up betraying Villar when FBI agents persuaded him to call the roofer on July 15, 2024, on their burner cellphones.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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