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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
Media studies scholar Stephen Ponder argues that William McKinley, inaugurated as president in 1897, laid the groundwork for Roosevelt’s later efforts to fully bring the press into the White House.
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JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
What Rokita alleges in lawsuit The lawsuit argues that IPS’s policies violate Indiana law, which prohibits governmental bodies from enacting a resolution or policy that restricts employees from communicating or cooperating with federal officials about someone’s citizenship or immigration status.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
For a product that serves its purpose in minutes and then becomes waste, Abingdon argues that this is the first truly practical end-of-life solution.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The historian Karen Armstrong argues that our modern focus on belief is a distortion that arose after the scientific revolution.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
The administration argues the tariffs are aimed at regulating foreign commerce, not raising revenue.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
May argues that even in a digital future, human expertise remains crucial for authenticity and quality.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
On representation, Liu argues the conversation needs to move beyond visibility.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
And a handful of standout horror films from around the ’70s, Johnson argues, specifically mirrored and even accelerated feminist flash points at a moment when public opinion regarding the roles and rights of women was wildly in flux.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
What Rokita alleges in lawsuit The lawsuit argues that IPS’s policies violate Indiana law, which prohibits governmental bodies from enacting a resolution or policy that restricts employees from communicating or cooperating with federal officials about someone’s citizenship or immigration status.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
For a product that serves its purpose in minutes and then becomes waste, Abingdon argues that this is the first truly practical end-of-life solution.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The historian Karen Armstrong argues that our modern focus on belief is a distortion that arose after the scientific revolution.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
The administration argues the tariffs are aimed at regulating foreign commerce, not raising revenue.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
May argues that even in a digital future, human expertise remains crucial for authenticity and quality.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
On representation, Liu argues the conversation needs to move beyond visibility.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
And a handful of standout horror films from around the ’70s, Johnson argues, specifically mirrored and even accelerated feminist flash points at a moment when public opinion regarding the roles and rights of women was wildly in flux.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argues
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But, if the Supreme Court ultimately holds that the president additionally has broad and unfettered authority to impose tariffs through IEEPA in times of national emergency, as the executive branch contends, that could diminish or conflict with Congress’ tariff authority.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The petition contends that Wilson’s office did not acknowledge the use of AI in the Turner case, despite pointed questions on the topic from the judge.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Whether that convinces enough of the Team Canada brain trust to take him remains to be seen.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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But Petey convinces her to join him.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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On the podcast, Michaels discusses topics centered around health and wellness with different guests, and the conversations span mental health, science, current events, relationships and work life.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Here, Ilori discusses his new mission.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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His original announcement on October 13 stated his contract was simply not being renewed, but this new report confirms the non-renewal has been escalated to an early termination.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The work, led by Professor Zijian Li, confirms that the synergistic effect of K+ and C3N4 co-intercalation significantly reduces the electrostatic interaction between Zn2+ and the [VOn] layer, improves the specific capacity and cycling stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Further, the city asserts, the study doesn’t address potential impacts on adjacent public parking lots.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company asserts that its pivotal Phase 3 studies, AURORA-1 and AURORA-2, demonstrated significant and sustained clinical benefit.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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And the action ranges from dueling card tricks to the kind of honest-to-God fights that merely serve to remind us that balletic action films really are magic tricks.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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The movie, about a pop girl group called HUNTR/X that fights demons, was a smash hit.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the final confrontation, Tea persuades Miran to surrender, arguing that doing so will protect his family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Argues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argues. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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