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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
When its army entered Gaza in late 1956, the Israeli government argued that national security interests required it to control the Strip.
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Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The issue of filing deadlines wasn't argued before the Supreme Court, nor the circuit court, Wood said.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Hofstadter argued that the same process underlies more abstract kinds of perception.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Trump’s tariffs are unpopular Trump has argued that tariffs will bring manufacturing and jobs back to the United States, but the public hasn’t gotten behind them.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Defense Attorney Alex Klayman argued that Koehler was six-foot-one and had black hair during the 1980s which did not match the woman’s description of her assaulter of brown hair and a medium build.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Johnson’s disappearance nearly five years ago put the spotlight on the many cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women that families and activists argued were getting overlooked and dismissed.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
In his latest motion, Newsom argued that sending the Guard to Oregon was part of a broader effort to federalize state militias and keep them under the administration’s control indefinitely, to be used throughout the country like a militarized law enforcement agency.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
If the current fiscal package is estimated to not only cover its costs but grow the economy too, the path is justified, argued Zandi.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The issue of filing deadlines wasn't argued before the Supreme Court, nor the circuit court, Wood said.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Hofstadter argued that the same process underlies more abstract kinds of perception.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Trump’s tariffs are unpopular Trump has argued that tariffs will bring manufacturing and jobs back to the United States, but the public hasn’t gotten behind them.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Defense Attorney Alex Klayman argued that Koehler was six-foot-one and had black hair during the 1980s which did not match the woman’s description of her assaulter of brown hair and a medium build.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Johnson’s disappearance nearly five years ago put the spotlight on the many cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women that families and activists argued were getting overlooked and dismissed.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
In his latest motion, Newsom argued that sending the Guard to Oregon was part of a broader effort to federalize state militias and keep them under the administration’s control indefinitely, to be used throughout the country like a militarized law enforcement agency.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
If the current fiscal package is estimated to not only cover its costs but grow the economy too, the path is justified, argued Zandi.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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Herodotus reasoned that had Helen in fact been within the walls of Troy instead of in Egypt, the Trojans would surely have surrendered her to the Greeks rather than allow their city to be destroyed.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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If Newman couldn’t have killed Scott, the police reasoned, perhaps his brother had.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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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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In recent years, the companies have bickered about the rise of streaming services, in which the media companies are investing billions of dollars and which lure away cable and satellite customers.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Halbach's family members told PEOPLE that they are convinced of Avery's guilt, however.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Brittany Rush’s mom and sister, both health care workers, convinced her to get health insurance.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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For example, as part of its agreement with OpenAI, Nvidia has reportedly discussed guaranteeing loans the startup would use to build its own data centers—a move that could leave the chipmaker on the hook for billions in debt if OpenAI can’t repay.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beyond Tuesday’s news, here’s a look at what else happened recently that has already given the trial shape — from who will be called to the witness stand, to which financial disclosures will be discussed, to the likelihood of a settlement.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Trump has confirmed what could be one of the largest mobilization strategies for the party-- a 'midterm convention' ahead of the 2026 races.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The footwear brand confirmed to Footwear News that Taylor was wearing the Thom Solo Ankle Curve Boot in smooth black napa leather.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Supporters have contended that clips of the speech, including one shared by DHS from MEMRI, were edited in a way that misrepresented his intent.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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That will be followed by Study 02 next year featuring different hardware using stainless steel with 18-karat gold plating sourced from China, where Canadas contended hardware technology surpasses European alternatives.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The event was the latest public honoring of North Korean troops who fought in Russia to repel an incursion by Ukrainian forces.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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In his remarks, Sures saluted his late father, who fought in Israel’s War of Independence in 1948.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Andrew had what was viewed as a cast-iron lease, but was persuaded to abandon it.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The impact of the project on the club’s balance sheet has been pronounced, so much so that Laporta persuaded socios to temporarily suspend article 67 of the club’s statutes, which limits the level of debt Barcelona can carry.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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