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 And the prosecutors argued that Lauer’s decision to wait eight years after the initial FBI raid to enter a guilty plea should result in a longer sentence. —

Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026 The district argued there was another year left before there were five failed ratings in a row, but the judge panel struck down this argument, among others. —

Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026 The housing crisis has also put pressure on speeding up more development, even though studies have argued that no evidence exists that such moves make housing more equitable. —

Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 The government argued the two anonymous plaintiffs had never been personally targeted and therefore had no basis to sue, noting that a state department review of 5,000 leads on campus protesters resulted in visa revocations in less than 1% of cases. —

Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 Some legislators argued against the agreement, citing a controversial provision to grant foreign troops immunity from prosecution, equivalent to that handed to diplomatic personnel. —

ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 Lawyers for Jose Ibarra argued his constitutional rights were violated when the judge declined two defense motions before trial. —

Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 Senate Democrats argued those votes and the debates around them weren't enough to address the ongoing war, its justification and potential off-ramps. —

Claudia Grisales, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026 Some comments argued for fewer restrictions, no waiting periods and sought an appeals process. —

Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026

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Judge Gutierrez reasoned that jurors’ confusion about the evidence was apparent in their assessment of damages.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
In a republican federation, the Founders reasoned, only the people’s representatives should be able to commit the country to war.

— William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026