ARGUED Synonyms: 188 Similar and Opposite Words

argued

verb

past tense of argue

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 Bland was obsessed with religion, but that did not amount to insanity, the prosecutor argued. —

Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 During the primary the two contenders agreed on most issues, but Valdez argued throughout the campaign that Reynoso wasn't outspoken enough. —

Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Critics argued that higher rates are unsustainable for service-industry employees, noting that inadequate late-night public transit options make driving a necessity rather than a choice. —

Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 However, Wakeford argued that Harry may have already learned his lesson. —

Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026 Payton and Martin could have escaped without shooting into the crowded street corner, the prosecutor argued. —

Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident. —

Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 24 June 2026 The Department of Homeland Security has argued that courts are a safe and convenient place to detain people who are in the country illegally. —

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 The department official argued that students with disabilities should be supported by an education model agency. —

Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 16 June 2026

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In the governor's race, Kemp reasoned that Jones is the right man to defeat Democratic nominee and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 June 2026
But the tone was reasoned and much rang true.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026