ARGUES Synonyms: 183 Similar and Opposite Words

argues

verb

present tense third-person singular of argue

as in contends

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 bickers

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 convinces

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 discusses

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 confirms

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 argues Bonta argues Bianco violated state law and the attorney general’s authority by removing ballots from official custody without identifying a specific crime or suspect. —

James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026 That creative legacy, Santiago argues, is now a competitive advantage. —

Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026 Market changes on the studio lots Similar to SPT, Fraser argues market change is leading to positive outcomes. —

Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026 Panthalassa argues its approach could reduce the need for new data centers and power plants on land. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 So while the guidelines are a bit vague rather than enforceable contract provisions, Seilie argues that may be by design. —

Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 May 2026 Wright argues that flexibility is what keeps every other form of exercise possible. —

Angela Haupt, Time, 15 May 2026 Abbs-Streets argues that there’s more to it – there’s a kind of dark magic that can be felt by those who are up long after the sun has set. —

Literary Hub, 15 May 2026 Noshad argues his model addresses the access problem, particularly for smaller hospitals. —

Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for argues

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The article contends that California voters prioritize real economic concerns—such as housing affordability, rising utility and grocery costs, and fuel expenses—over celebrity status and entertainment value, making substantive qualifications more important than star power.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The Republican contends the selection came down to Democratic supervisors picking a political ally.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026