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 Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently. —

Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026 The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently. —

ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 Mellor argues the myth extends into the most urgent anxieties of the present. —

Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026 But, Pollan argues, that’s about it. —

Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026 The new program runs contrary to the point of the depository, Texas Precious Metals argues. —

Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 The lawsuit, filed by local and state officials, argues the governor's unilateral decision to deploy troops violates the state constitution. —

Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Mar. 2026 The complaint argues Kalshi acts and operates like a gambling platform and should be subject to the same state laws that online gaming apps are. —

Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 5 Mar. 2026 OpenAI argues that leadership will depend on scaling infrastructure quickly and converting that capacity into products people depend on daily. —

Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026

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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce contends that the bill would create duplicative enforcement and regulatory systems.

— Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department contends both the mask ban and the ID law illegally interfere with the operation of the federal government, a violation of the Constitution’s supremacy clause, while California likens them to highway speed limits, which apply to everyone equally.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026