ARGUES Synonyms: 183 Similar and Opposite Words

argues

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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 The filing also argues Flagg's performances are not comparable to Swift's album or brand. —

Bryan West, USA Today, 8 May 2026 Letter urges reconsideration of design In a letter to church elders, Hubbard argues that newer LDS temple designs suggest tall steeples are not always necessary. —

Erin Jones, CBS News, 8 May 2026 The nine-page motion to disqualify, filed on Thursday, argues that Pirro, along with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other unnamed DOJ officials, have a conflict of interest that should bar them from participation in prosecuting Cole Allen. —

Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 Cole Tomas Allen’s defense argues that acting Atty. —

Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 The goal, Rosmarin argues, is to stop trying to control what was never controllable in the first place. —

Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026 In the filing, Lively argues that Baldoni’s lawsuit was meant to retaliate against her. —

Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026 Stubb argues that only by negotiating together can countries prevent the world from falling into a global recession. —

L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026 The lawsuit argues that rescinding the general plan amendment should have also made a surf park on the site invalid. —

Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 May 2026

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The analyst contends that there is more upside to pricing estimates, especially due to strength in NAND pricing, which is up 200% this year.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Nexstar contends the deal would strengthen TV station economics, allowing stations to bolster their news gathering and expand the number of newscasts.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026