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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
Cotton argued the shutdown’s cause was not the expiring health care subsidies, but rather Democrats’ fear of blowback from their supporters.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
Nardin argued for a change in the mindset that automatically favors large-scale production of a single product.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Guiteau's legal team argued insanity, but he was convicted of murder in January 1882 and executed in June that same year.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
Davis has long argued that religious liberties conflict with Obergefell.
—NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Greene has argued House Speaker Mike Johnson has failed to deliver a plan to reform the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argued on Monday that Republicans are now to blame for rising health care costs after Affordable Care Act subsidies were not included in the bipartisan deal to reopen the government.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
When its army entered Gaza in late 1956, the Israeli government argued that national security interests required it to control the Strip.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Hofstadter argued that the same process underlies more abstract kinds of perception.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
Nardin argued for a change in the mindset that automatically favors large-scale production of a single product.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Guiteau's legal team argued insanity, but he was convicted of murder in January 1882 and executed in June that same year.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
Davis has long argued that religious liberties conflict with Obergefell.
—NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Greene has argued House Speaker Mike Johnson has failed to deliver a plan to reform the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argued on Monday that Republicans are now to blame for rising health care costs after Affordable Care Act subsidies were not included in the bipartisan deal to reopen the government.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
When its army entered Gaza in late 1956, the Israeli government argued that national security interests required it to control the Strip.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Hofstadter argued that the same process underlies more abstract kinds of perception.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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Herodotus reasoned that had Helen in fact been within the walls of Troy instead of in Egypt, the Trojans would surely have surrendered her to the Greeks rather than allow their city to be destroyed.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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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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After tumbling from a 50-foot height, Dan Aykroyd walked away convinced that a higher power had caught him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Weber was always convinced that what his apparatuses were seeing was a real signal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Nov. 2025
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For example, as part of its agreement with OpenAI, Nvidia has reportedly discussed guaranteeing loans the startup would use to build its own data centers—a move that could leave the chipmaker on the hook for billions in debt if OpenAI can’t repay.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beyond Tuesday’s news, here’s a look at what else happened recently that has already given the trial shape — from who will be called to the witness stand, to which financial disclosures will be discussed, to the likelihood of a settlement.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, in a bright spot for Sony, a sequel to the movie has already been confirmed, with Netflix reportedly providing the Japanese company a $15 million cash bonus for the first film’s performance.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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Family members confirmed to Sacramento television station KCRA that the man found at the apartment was McClintic.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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In its court filings Friday, the administration contended that the judge had usurped both legislative and executive authority.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The only absolute, Einstein contended, was the speed of light in a vacuum.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Players fought, fought, fought, gave us every chance in the world.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Germany and France fought centuries of bloody wars before becoming the bedrock of the European Union.—
Jon Medved,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Running Point actress was spotted shopping for holiday presents last December with a hands-free bag strapped across her body, and just one 12-second TikTok clip persuaded us to dole out some change on a purse that’s just like hers.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Black Cincinnatians persuaded the city to grant them 30 extra days.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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