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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
Another lawsuit brought by detainees in federal court in Fort Myers argued that immigration was a federal issue, and Florida agencies and private contractors hired by the state had no authority to operate the facility under federal law.
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CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
So, Hippocrates argued, the illness of epilepsy must be caused, like any other illness, by imbalance, not demons.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
The overriding factor, Tait argued, is the global debt burden.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Winnicott argued that these cultural and psychological demands could actually harm children, making the pursuit of the ideal mother antithetical to raising healthy, resilient kids.
—Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Bitcoin’s popularity, Al-Joundi argued, has introduced a younger generation to the idea of owning a hedge against unstable fiat currencies.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Democrats argued the change would restrict voter access.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Walters and her lawyers had argued that repressed memories delayed the filing.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
His lawyers argued for a more lenient sentence, pointing to the harm caused to his family by the Unification Church.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
So, Hippocrates argued, the illness of epilepsy must be caused, like any other illness, by imbalance, not demons.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
The overriding factor, Tait argued, is the global debt burden.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Winnicott argued that these cultural and psychological demands could actually harm children, making the pursuit of the ideal mother antithetical to raising healthy, resilient kids.
—Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Bitcoin’s popularity, Al-Joundi argued, has introduced a younger generation to the idea of owning a hedge against unstable fiat currencies.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Democrats argued the change would restrict voter access.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Walters and her lawyers had argued that repressed memories delayed the filing.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
His lawyers argued for a more lenient sentence, pointing to the harm caused to his family by the Unification Church.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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In her ruling, Talwani said the decision to end the program was not well reasoned to consider concerns of the people affected.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Jan. 2026
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Beauty, Paltrow reasoned, is one of the most emotionally connective categories with both new and existing customers.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The actors jokingly bickered about their history with the ceremony, with Cheadle remarking that Clooney hadn’t won since 2026 winner Timothée Chalamet was 3 years old.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Jan. 2026
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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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However, Brenda's two daughters, Michelle Wonders and Monica Tagas, were left questioning the investigation, convinced that their mother had been murdered, per the Chronicle.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Nearly two months ago, AMC sold most of its Hycroft Mining stake to the gold and silver mine’s largest investor, Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott, who convinced AMC to join him in making their original investment in 2022.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the dueling announcements appear to put to rest — for now — two prominently discussed stadium locations in Kansas and Missouri as the team weighs its future home after its lease expires in 2031.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers have discussed the effect of the threatening political climate on their ability to hold town halls and public events, with some even citing it in their decisions not to seek reelection.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The person was taken to a hospital with critical injuries after the shooting, local officials confirmed.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bill Belichick was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday, and folks around the NFL are shocked.—
Amos Morale III,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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In granting that request, the court rejected a motion filed by Ohio State, which contended that the plaintiffs were only trying to draw Wexner into their case based on unrelated controversies.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Following that hearing, Hill contended that criminal acts had occurred during the election, and prosecutors should act.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Then, amid the pandemic, my research on cultural destruction was suddenly everywhere as Azerbaijan launched a war in our ancestral homeland—fought in the shadow of erasures like Djulfa.—
Simon Maghakyan,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the fish fruitlessly fought the current, neurons that release norepinephrine fired; in response, calcium built up in astrocytes.—
Ingrid Wickelgren,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the demonstrations are diffuse and largely leaderless, and Pezeshkian’s efforts at mediation — and the killings and arrests by security forces — have not persuaded the protesters to stay off the streets.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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The paintings worked because viewers did not need to be persuaded that these scenes mattered.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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