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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
Some strategists argued that Beijing’s tightening also coincides with a broader push to channel investor enthusiasm toward China’s domestic technology champions and strategic industries -- for instance, a series of initial public offerings expected in coming months.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Warikoo argued the bigger question for business leaders is not simply what AI can replace, but what kind of workforce society wants to build alongside it—especially as technology gets close to AGI.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 June 2026
His research and podcast appearances argued that zone 2 is the intensity that benefits mitochondrial function most, connecting elite cycling training to everyday longevity.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The government had argued that no decision had been made, and therefore that there were no grounds for the suit.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Financial institutions have argued that implementation would be burdensome and costly, affecting not only their industry but potentially also small businesses and consumers.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Lawyers for Brendan Sorsby seriously walked into a Lubbock District Court on Monday morning and argued that somehow the NCAA is the bad guy in this case.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Defense attorneys argued the motion is unnecessary and that prosecutors started the pretrial publicity with their own news conference.
—Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Leo also argued that algorithms, data and digital infrastructure should now be viewed as modern forms of property that require wider access and oversight to prevent deepening economic inequality.
—Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Warikoo argued the bigger question for business leaders is not simply what AI can replace, but what kind of workforce society wants to build alongside it—especially as technology gets close to AGI.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 June 2026
His research and podcast appearances argued that zone 2 is the intensity that benefits mitochondrial function most, connecting elite cycling training to everyday longevity.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The government had argued that no decision had been made, and therefore that there were no grounds for the suit.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Financial institutions have argued that implementation would be burdensome and costly, affecting not only their industry but potentially also small businesses and consumers.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Lawyers for Brendan Sorsby seriously walked into a Lubbock District Court on Monday morning and argued that somehow the NCAA is the bad guy in this case.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Defense attorneys argued the motion is unnecessary and that prosecutors started the pretrial publicity with their own news conference.
—Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Leo also argued that algorithms, data and digital infrastructure should now be viewed as modern forms of property that require wider access and oversight to prevent deepening economic inequality.
—Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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The judge reasoned that there remain factual disputes for jurors to weigh.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2026
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No Supreme Court decision, no matter how reactionary or ill-reasoned, will ever extinguish the desire of Black Americans to be free and equal.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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The video went viral, and the two eventually bickered about it on social media later Sunday night.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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My parents bickered constantly, my sister was demanding and always in a conflict with them, and my grandparents would scream at each other.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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According to Marcia, George was convinced he’d be laughed out of Hollywood because in the original script characters were running around and shooting at one another and nobody was getting hurt.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Adams, convinced that the group was no longer believable, gave a tell-all interview to a reporter at Vanity Fair, calling Eternal Values a cult and exposing Mierers practice of charging members thousands of dollars for cheap gemstones and crystals.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
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Blue Origin has not publicly discussed the cause of the New Glenn failure, but speculation has focused on a possible anomaly in one of the seven main BE-4 engines.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Issues discussed by the candidates include cutting lags in hiring, reforms using technology or other means and reaching out to property owners with more educational events about how the office works.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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And, just for good measure, his campaign confirmed the identity of Talarico’s girlfriend after Texas outlet Current Revolt published her name despite the campaign’s requests of other newsrooms to do the opposite.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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During a brief press conference attended by Oregon Live, Sandy Police Chief Patrick Huskey confirmed that the officer was in stable condition and was expected to survive.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Verb
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But organizers contended that a union would give them the legal right to a seat at the table in decisions about their jobs.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Charter leaders and advocates have contended that charters are underfunded by CPS compared to district-run schools.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The memory of that episode—and of the country’s long and bloody civil war, fought from 1975 to 1990—still looms.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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José Palma, national coordinator of the National TPS Alliance — an advocacy group that has fought in federal courts against the cancellation of TPS for several countries—welcomed the extension of protections for the Lebanese.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Pollock persuaded Cineplex Odeon to invest in the film, limiting Universal’s risk.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Some laughed as their classmates persuaded them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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