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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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Price contends the Jameson portion of the USGS report is outdate and inaccurate, pointing to a much more recent 2025 third-party review from Sproule ERCE energy consultants that estimates the Jameson basin could hold 9 billion net barrels of recoverable crude oil.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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First, the union contends that the employees hired after the equity increase was made have no obligation to repay any money.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 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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Tormented by visions of the Grabber and her deceased mother, Gwen convinces Finney to join her at a Christian youth camp where their mom once worked.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, Kate ultimately convinces Trowbridge to pour cement over the Russian sub.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 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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But in the new guidance, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asserts that federal law bars states from restricting medical debts from credit reports, arguing that only the federal government has this authority.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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But in the new guidance, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asserts that federal law bars states from restricting medical debts from credit reports, arguing that only the federal government has this authority.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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The festival’s Critics’ Award went to Love Me Tender, which sees Vicky Krieps play a lawyer who fights her ex-husband for custody of their son after starting a new relationship.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Eating cruciferous vegetables supports the body’s detoxification process, fights against inflammation and cell damage.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
3 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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