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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
In this way, its role as a familiar calendar entity argues profoundly for itself, unsinkable and ever-long.
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Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
And the administration argues the toy companies brought their challenge in the wrong court so it should not be considered at all.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
That scalability, the team argues, is its major breakthrough.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees argues with umpire Marty Foster #60 during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on September 03, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Foody argues Mercor protects against bias even more than traditional recruiting, because its AI isn’t allowed to see certain identifiers about candidates, including name, gender and race.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But one study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development argues that even one hour of homework per day can be detrimental to a child’s well-being.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Swoboda would make a strong general election candidate for secretary of state, columnist Laurie Roberts argues.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Global supply chain expert Kerim Kfuri argues these challenges can spur valuable innovation.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
And the administration argues the toy companies brought their challenge in the wrong court so it should not be considered at all.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
That scalability, the team argues, is its major breakthrough.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees argues with umpire Marty Foster #60 during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on September 03, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Foody argues Mercor protects against bias even more than traditional recruiting, because its AI isn’t allowed to see certain identifiers about candidates, including name, gender and race.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But one study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development argues that even one hour of homework per day can be detrimental to a child’s well-being.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Swoboda would make a strong general election candidate for secretary of state, columnist Laurie Roberts argues.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Global supply chain expert Kerim Kfuri argues these challenges can spur valuable innovation.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argues
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Trump contends blue slips are being abused as a tool of partisan obstruction.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Levine Cava contends the helicopter budget has always belonged within the Fire Rescue department, which provides the pilots and maintains the choppers.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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The indie follows Christie, a timid 30-something who, after an unexpected positive pregnancy test, convinces her free-spirited best friend Ally (Ruffin) to help her track down her birth mother.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Turns out, the possibility of the pirate using the Foundation’s whisper-ships is what finally convinces them to start listening.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The chef and cookbook author discusses breastfeeding in public and feeding her 14-month-old spicy food.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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A little before that, McElwee inserts an extremely candid interview in which Adrian, who has just gotten out of another rehab program in Colorado, discusses his addiction problems with honesty and intelligence.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Landman’s co-creator Christian Wallace had teased that the ending set up Moore for a larger role in season two, and now the teaser trailer released on Thursday confirms that.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The display testing confirms my eye test as far as brightness, and its color coverage is solid.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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Even the most qualified professionals hit roadblocks during a job search, Augustine asserts.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The judge's order asserts that Anthropic pirated more than 7 million copies of books.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Under a new deal with CBS and Paramount+, UFC fights will be available for all subscribers.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Days later, then-Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley announced a campaign challenging the former governor as the GOP fights to keep the Senate seat red.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fueled by rage and an insatiable desire for freedom, Isaac persuades Charles to keep the plantation.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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Authenticity, not polish, is increasingly what persuades.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stickers posted in the men's rooms in the Capitol Extension as the House debates the bathroom bill, #SB8.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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While the West debates AI guardrails, adversaries are pressing forward without hesitation.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Argues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argues. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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