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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
Both France and Padres manager Craig Stammen argued the call and replays seemed to clearly show the base of the ball was entirely in foul ground.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The trust has said that recognizes the need for a larger meeting space at the White House, but argued that only Congress could authorize it.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
At a press conference April 28, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued that Comey's indictment isn't unique.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Independent counsel Min Joong-ki’s team earlier requested a 15-year term; Kim's defense team has argued Min’s investigation was politically driven.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
State officials, including Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, have also argued the law clears the way for construction.
—Cbs News Miami, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In a 9-page filing late Monday, Blanche argued that the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is proof that the ballroom is necessary for the president's safety and construction must be allowed to proceed.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
But as anyone who has argued over a set of new windows can attest, condo boards are a better example.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The memo also argued that the parents didn’t have standing to sue, and that the courtroom wasn’t a proper place to adjudicate the issue.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The trust has said that recognizes the need for a larger meeting space at the White House, but argued that only Congress could authorize it.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
At a press conference April 28, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued that Comey's indictment isn't unique.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Independent counsel Min Joong-ki’s team earlier requested a 15-year term; Kim's defense team has argued Min’s investigation was politically driven.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
State officials, including Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, have also argued the law clears the way for construction.
—Cbs News Miami, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In a 9-page filing late Monday, Blanche argued that the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is proof that the ballroom is necessary for the president's safety and construction must be allowed to proceed.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
But as anyone who has argued over a set of new windows can attest, condo boards are a better example.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The memo also argued that the parents didn’t have standing to sue, and that the courtroom wasn’t a proper place to adjudicate the issue.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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Maybe this closure doesn’t mean much to the park’s owner, Suriel reasoned.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Those are the people, Hall reasoned, who have the expendable income for the devices, which range in price from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 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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After seeing Fanny at the Troubadour, Perry’s secretary convinced her boss to check them out.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
3 May 2026
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But experience had convinced him that his new machines would quickly pay for themselves.—
Alison J. Stein,
thehustle.co,
1 May 2026
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The three candidates discussed affordability, public safety and more.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The governor’s decision to off-ramp — a standard provision included in progressive design-build contracts when a price for construction cannot be reached — is the responsible choice for Maryland and consistent with what Moore and I discussed in our first conversations those months ago.—
Katie Thomson,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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Their experiments confirmed that adding a single squirt of water to coffee beans before grinding can significantly reduce the static electric charge on the resulting grounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The statement confirmed that the layoffs are a direct result of the HHS not renewing funding to the organization.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Baldoni’s team contended that Reynolds, the couple’s rep, and the Times made additional statements about Lively’s smear-campaign allegations.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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OpenAI has contended in court papers, according to the Post, that Zilis was quietly sharing information with Musk at their expense.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Margaret moved into his battle station and fought bravely, sustaining three gunshot wounds, until the British captured the post.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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As technology continues to advance, drone warfare will likely become more autonomous, more widespread, and more decisive, fundamentally altering the way battles are fought.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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That performance persuaded Combs to run Dust Commander 15 days later in the 1 1/8-mile Blue Grass Stakes.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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From there, partiers mingle in the lobby, pose for photographs on a red carpet, and search out any celebrities who have been persuaded to show up.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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