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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
Trump argues the ballroom is necessary for security reasons, and amplified that assertion after the attack on the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in April.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The article argues that while compromise may offer short-term gains, steadfast adherence to one's beliefs builds lasting trust and reputational capital.
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True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
That camp is led by Newsom, who argues the California proposal would endanger the state’s long term fiscal health and wouldn’t do enough for causes beyond healthcare, which is set to receive 90% of revenues the tax generates.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Newsom's counter proposal calls for a federal minimum tax rate on Americans worth more than $100 million, rather than a state level one-time 5% wealth tax that the governor argues could be dodged by billionaires who could leave the state for another.
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Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Releasing it, the county argues, would undermine the purpose of the closed session.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
This, Nunes argues, allows a small, paying slice of the population to jump the queue for police attention.
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Harry Booth,
Time,
26 June 2026
The 1973 oil shock forced Japan, then almost entirely dependent on cheap Middle Eastern oil, to reinvent its industrial model, Tanaka argues.
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Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Factory robots lose fences The company argues that eliminating physical cages could free up factory floor space, improve workflow flexibility, and reduce production interruptions.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The article argues that while compromise may offer short-term gains, steadfast adherence to one's beliefs builds lasting trust and reputational capital.
—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
That camp is led by Newsom, who argues the California proposal would endanger the state’s long term fiscal health and wouldn’t do enough for causes beyond healthcare, which is set to receive 90% of revenues the tax generates.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Newsom's counter proposal calls for a federal minimum tax rate on Americans worth more than $100 million, rather than a state level one-time 5% wealth tax that the governor argues could be dodged by billionaires who could leave the state for another.
—
Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Releasing it, the county argues, would undermine the purpose of the closed session.
—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
This, Nunes argues, allows a small, paying slice of the population to jump the queue for police attention.
—
Harry Booth,
Time,
26 June 2026
The 1973 oil shock forced Japan, then almost entirely dependent on cheap Middle Eastern oil, to reinvent its industrial model, Tanaka argues.
—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Factory robots lose fences The company argues that eliminating physical cages could free up factory floor space, improve workflow flexibility, and reduce production interruptions.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argues
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Uber contends this arrangement has created an incentive for doctors and attorneys to collude to dramatically inflate medical bills.
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The report contends that recent federal policy has compounded those challenges.
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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.
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After an extremely awkward mother-son kiss, Alicent convinces Aemond to fly to Harrenhal and hunt down Daemon.
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After Stagg convinces the leaders to postpone D-day, he is vindicated by a deluge of rain that arrives while everyone is attending church at Southwark House on June 5.
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In the first part of this exclusive two-part interview, Lollichon discusses his working relationship with Cech at Rennes and Chelsea, and the preparation that went into Cech’s unforgettable heroics on the run to Champions League glory in Munich in 2012.
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The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami discusses the latest move by the club to bolster its roster and try to repeat as MLS Cup champions.
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Ray advises Anna to let the police handle the situation, which confirms him as the most rational character on the show and thus the only threat that Cady seems to recognize.
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The veteran anchor, 65, who hosted the weekend show Alex Witt Reports, is set to leave the channel later this summer, PEOPLE confirms.
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Wizman asserts that competitors vastly overprice eyewear, claiming a $1 production cost for items sold for hundreds.
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But Mike Mulvihill, president of insights and analytics for Fox Sports, asserts that the viewers have been there all along.
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The East Wing’s demolition and 999-seat ballroom — now projected at $600 million — are fueling legal, ethical and security fights over who pays and what protections are truly needed.
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Rizos Curls’ 6-in-1 Styling Cream is a lightweight multitasker that defines curls, fights frizz, provides flexible hold, and offers heat protection.
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Your warmth persuades when details sparkle today.
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When he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, Athena persuades Zeus to secure Odysseus’s release.
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“Argues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argues. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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