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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
Bayrou had argued that young people in France are being burdened with years of debt to accommodate boomers.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The county argued the action didn't violate First Amendment rights because the books were still available to all library users — a point Lesko, Brophy McGee and Stewart stressed for Maricopa County's action.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Justice Department has disavowed its role in his indictment, which led to a four-month stay in a minimum-security prison, but Navarro argued the department cannot disentangle itself from the charge that led to his imprisonment.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
In his appeal of the first case, known as Carroll I — which was filed first but went to trial second — Trump had argued that a lower court was wrong to bar his lawyers from relitigating whether his statements about Carroll were true or false.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Comer and Johnson have argued the panel’s investigation is seeking more information than the Massie-Khanna petition.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
Others argued that the current process allows outside groups to influence elections.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Both men argued that, after the media mogul's death, the company would need stability in the top leadership ranks and consistency in its core conservative principles to retain the loyalty of its audiences.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Sotomayor argued the ruling allows the government to seize people based on their appearance, language, and type of work.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The county argued the action didn't violate First Amendment rights because the books were still available to all library users — a point Lesko, Brophy McGee and Stewart stressed for Maricopa County's action.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Justice Department has disavowed its role in his indictment, which led to a four-month stay in a minimum-security prison, but Navarro argued the department cannot disentangle itself from the charge that led to his imprisonment.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
In his appeal of the first case, known as Carroll I — which was filed first but went to trial second — Trump had argued that a lower court was wrong to bar his lawyers from relitigating whether his statements about Carroll were true or false.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Comer and Johnson have argued the panel’s investigation is seeking more information than the Massie-Khanna petition.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
Others argued that the current process allows outside groups to influence elections.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Both men argued that, after the media mogul's death, the company would need stability in the top leadership ranks and consistency in its core conservative principles to retain the loyalty of its audiences.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Sotomayor argued the ruling allows the government to seize people based on their appearance, language, and type of work.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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Although the political protests in Los Angeles included some violence, the judge reasoned that the violence did not rise to a rebellion and did not prevent a traditional police response.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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The reaction was limited as investors reasoned that the recent ADP data was weak enough for the Federal Reserve to justify a September rate cut, but not soft enough to herald a recession.—
Sean Conlon,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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During the squabble, Darcey and Georgi bickered about the communication issues impacting their relationship, leaving Georgi’s parents Ginka and Ivan concerned about how healthy their son’s relationship was.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Pope Francis fervently willed the Acutis sainthood case forward — convinced that the church needed someone like him to attract young Catholics to the faith while addressing the promises and perils of the digital age.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Joan and her dad are both convinced the world is going to end when that volcano erupts, but only one of them is willing to put themselves on the line in order to stop it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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The gathering, billed as a briefing rather than a fullblown hearing, included a slate of experts in science, defense and technology who discussed with members of Congress how understanding the unexplained phenomena could lead to scientific breakthroughs and enhance national security.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The controversy, which concerns an endorsement deal Kawhi Leonard signed with Clippers’ sponsor Aspiration, has been discussed extensively.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers confirmed a number of investigations were underway into the incident, including an Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation, Coronial enquiries, and a Critical Incident Review.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 200-acre campus, now called Aspiria, is a contender for a potential Royals ballpark after the team confirmed that an affiliate purchased the mortgage of the campus in the spring, giving the team some financial leverage over the site.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The first cohort of seniors to have contended — not always enthusiastically — with a digital society has reached the age when cognitive impairment becomes more common.—
Paul Spann,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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As Elizabeth Hardwick and others have contended over the years, criticism has too often diminished as a form of argument and rigorous engagement.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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White soldiers were reluctant to serve alongside the largely Black battalion, so the Harlem Hellfighters fought alongside the Allied French, fighting off enemy soldiers and becoming the first unit to reach the Rhine River.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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Imavov has fought four times since then.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their leads include Dominican newcomer Valentina Shen Wu, who had to be persuaded several times to take on the role of the Chinese silk maker, Mei.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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For his efforts, which also included spending more than $7,000 to trim trees and cut down two redwoods and a fir, he was rewarded with a certificate from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety that persuaded his insurer to maintain his coverage.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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