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as in reasoning
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 bickering
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 convincing
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 discussing
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 confirming
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 arguing
The two were arguing inside a car and then got out of the car, where the fight escalated, police said.
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Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
One report, citing a source close to Sheridan, even claimed the writer was annoyed that Paramount sent too many of its top suits to a meeting designed to keep Sheridan onboard, arguing that Ellison had messed up by bringing more than two execs along with him.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
One judge dissented, arguing he should be expelled.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Missouri State Medical Association, the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians and individual physicians and osteopathic doctors testified against the legislation, arguing that 2,000 hours is not enough time for a nurse practitioner to gain skills.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
But Democratic governors and attorneys general from some two dozen states sued the federal government to keep the payments coming, arguing that SNAP is an entitlement that cannot be cut off.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Republicans blocked the maneuver by arguing that Democrats should join them in reopening the entire government.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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, 30 Oct. 2025
Defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro said her side has an agreement from the government to expedite Combs' appeals schedule, with both sides arguing before a judge in April.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
One report, citing a source close to Sheridan, even claimed the writer was annoyed that Paramount sent too many of its top suits to a meeting designed to keep Sheridan onboard, arguing that Ellison had messed up by bringing more than two execs along with him.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
One judge dissented, arguing he should be expelled.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Missouri State Medical Association, the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians and individual physicians and osteopathic doctors testified against the legislation, arguing that 2,000 hours is not enough time for a nurse practitioner to gain skills.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
But Democratic governors and attorneys general from some two dozen states sued the federal government to keep the payments coming, arguing that SNAP is an entitlement that cannot be cut off.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Republicans blocked the maneuver by arguing that Democrats should join them in reopening the entire government.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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, 30 Oct. 2025
Defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro said her side has an agreement from the government to expedite Combs' appeals schedule, with both sides arguing before a judge in April.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguing
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The other offering is Project Eluna, an agentic AI system—designed to act with a degree of autonomy, reasoning through complex operational situations and recommending actions to operators.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Clearly, the cost arguments haven’t been persuasive, with people reasoning the slightly higher costs are worth the improved treatment of farm animals.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Aniston’s Alex Levy, Reese Witherspoon’s Bradley Jackson, and the other members of The Morning Show’s newsroom and its network are once again bickering and backstabbing.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Coaches are also bickering about money, a topic that would have felt out of place 10 years ago.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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From her early years as a spot-on Toddlers & Tiaras contestant to convincing husband Mark Consuelos to go as Travis Kelce to her Taylor Swift for one of the cutest couples costumes of Halloween 2023, here are Kelly Ripa's most impressive Halloween get-ups over the years.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sherrill has the herculean task of convincing New Jersey voters to keep Democrats in power.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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After being introduced to Picasso, Stein quickly developed a close relationship with him, discussing his work in his cluttered studio, giving him loans, and purchasing his paintings.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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So, is the idea to replicate the British pub experience of people discussing hot topics informally?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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Importantly, no iron leakage was detected, confirming that the materials are safe and environmentally friendly, as per the press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Newsom signed legislation establishing a new state agency to create a process for confirming the ancestry of descendants.—
Andrew Quinio,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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One of the Super Bowl contending teams who could be active at the deadline is the Buffalo Bills.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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That will be another tough test, as Carolina faces Jordan Love and the potential Super Bowl-contending Green Bay Packers.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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That’s after the consumer price index for September inched up but came in below forecasts, clearing the way for the Fed to focus more on the maximum-employment side of its mandate than the inflation-fighting side.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In reality, while the ceasefire has paused fighting and allowed limited humanitarian access, the deal leaves major issues unresolved — including Hamas’ future role, the disarmament question, and the political control of Gaza.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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That could help with a key goal of the new transit line — persuading people who commute by car to give a more comfortable bus experience a try.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite a recent plan to overhaul California’s strict insurance regulations in hopes of persuading carriers to expand coverage in fire-risk areas, many homeowners have yet to see any immediate changes.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Arguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguing. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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