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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
The birthright citizenship ruling was a win for democracy — and a warning about erasing history, argues columnist Anita Chabria.
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Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Midjourney’s motion argues that it should also be allowed to dig deeper.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system.
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Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Lines, who is being represented by attorneys at the Tech Justice Law Project and the Social Media Victims Law Center, argues in his suit that OpenAI failed to properly warn him that ChatGPT could exacerbate his disability.
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Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
While difficult managers often negatively impact mental health and job retention, this article argues that some demanding leaders can be invaluable teachers.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Spain’s incumbent socialist government is facing challenges, but Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez argues that migration is economically necessary given the country’s aging population.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
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
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
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Midjourney’s motion argues that it should also be allowed to dig deeper.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system.
—
Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Lines, who is being represented by attorneys at the Tech Justice Law Project and the Social Media Victims Law Center, argues in his suit that OpenAI failed to properly warn him that ChatGPT could exacerbate his disability.
—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
While difficult managers often negatively impact mental health and job retention, this article argues that some demanding leaders can be invaluable teachers.
—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Spain’s incumbent socialist government is facing challenges, but Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez argues that migration is economically necessary given the country’s aging population.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
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.
—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Releasing it, the county argues, would undermine the purpose of the closed session.
—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argues
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Alpha-gal was more of a private enterprise, another rumor contends.
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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 pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.
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But the answer might also be what convinces a talented person to accept an offer—or apply in the first place.
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Then Carmy convinces Syd to prepare her Coca-Cola short ribs, also served at the family meal.
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This article discusses how Parent PLUS loans can become a retirement debt trap, how families should evaluate borrowing and what older borrowers can do before repayment problems become harder to fix.
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Emma D'Arcy discusses Rhaenyra's bold move on House of the Dragon season 3's second episode.
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Kuo also confirms that the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max (plus, presumably, the foldable iPhone) will have enough RAM for these top-flight extras.
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The pop superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 36, tied the knot on Friday, July 3rd, in a glam ceremony held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Swift's rep confirms to PEOPLE.
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Bradford asserts that clarifying and renegotiating these roles for shared ownership is paramount.
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Meanwhile, Kallmann asserts that his father, Hartmut, always maintained that the family art collection had been intact when the Nazi’s rose to power, and all the family’s belongings were stolen soon after.
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Agamemnon is the commander of the Greek army that fights the Trojan War for the recovery of Menelaus’s wife, Helen.
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What fights an itch depends on its cause and there's a need for better treatments.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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