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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
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials are pausing data center development for one year, with vocal neighbors arguing that the risk posed by a controversial project outweigh the threat of litigation.
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
President Donald Trump‘s first-term Attorney General Bill Barr is making an aggressive public push for Senate Republicans to confirm Todd Blanche as the nation’s next attorney general, arguing the president’s acting Justice Department chief is the best person to lead the department.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
Tauruses usually follow the rules and do what is suggested to thrive and prosper because appeasing others is easier than arguing.
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Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
County lawyers have long viewed the $4-billion settlement as a good deal, arguing that taking the cases to trial would be a bankrupting proposition.
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Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Calls for police forces run by each of the 36 states have grown louder over the years, with proponents arguing that a central police force in Abuja has proven inadequate in overseeing the country’s security needs.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
The chamber has disputed that characterization, arguing the bill will drive up costs for consumers.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
But the industry groups are still arguing that film credits should be entirely exempt from the new limitations, as they have already been accounted for and approved by the Legislature through 2030.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Ultimately, the vote failed 5-3, with city council members and the mayor arguing that breaking a binding deal would put taxpayers at risk.
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Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
19 June 2026
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
President Donald Trump‘s first-term Attorney General Bill Barr is making an aggressive public push for Senate Republicans to confirm Todd Blanche as the nation’s next attorney general, arguing the president’s acting Justice Department chief is the best person to lead the department.
—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
Tauruses usually follow the rules and do what is suggested to thrive and prosper because appeasing others is easier than arguing.
—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
County lawyers have long viewed the $4-billion settlement as a good deal, arguing that taking the cases to trial would be a bankrupting proposition.
—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Calls for police forces run by each of the 36 states have grown louder over the years, with proponents arguing that a central police force in Abuja has proven inadequate in overseeing the country’s security needs.
—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
The chamber has disputed that characterization, arguing the bill will drive up costs for consumers.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
But the industry groups are still arguing that film credits should be entirely exempt from the new limitations, as they have already been accounted for and approved by the Legislature through 2030.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Ultimately, the vote failed 5-3, with city council members and the mayor arguing that breaking a binding deal would put taxpayers at risk.
—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguing
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Agents maintain context across extended, multi-turn sessions — histories, long documents, chains of reasoning that compound with every interaction.
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Vitello seemed to understand Devers’ reasoning for wanting to stay in the game but also knew that Devers was battling some leg soreness.
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Several weeks back, Clark and White were caught bickering during a timeout huddle against the expansion Portland Fire.
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The plot centers on bickering couple Joe and Angela, who invite their noisy upstairs neighbors, Hawk and Piña, for dinner.
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As California remains among the states with the highest costs of living, proponents of Measure V face the challenge of convincing voters to raise taxes that will affect their everyday lifestyle.
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While filming Jackass Forever, McGhehey ruptured a testicle after convincing costar Dave England to jump on his groin with a pogo stick.
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Furthermore, healthcare leaders are also increasingly discussing how compute sovereignty may also lead to higher levels of privacy and data sovereignty.
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That project could be included in the 2027 budget, which council is expected to begin discussing in the fall.
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The United Center shared a statement from the tour's management Thursday evening confirming the show has been postponed, along with the concert's third stop in Ohio, due to Richie's health.
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Key Facts An internal memo from December, reviewed by the Washington Post, stated Department of Interior employees, including National Park staff, were prohibited from confirming deaths or details about severe injuries—an apparent break in policy.
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Critics also have challenged the report’s characterization of cases involving women, contending these were consensual affairs that were sinful but not abusive.
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In the special, Arcuri tackles topics like marital pranks and urinal mind games while contending, on the more serious side, with his wife Katie Thurston’s cancer journey.
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Then some classic fighting soldiers — not American Revolution battles but intergalactic — come blended into the metal music gyrations of the helmet-wearing band Galactic Empire.
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As with fighting the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis, the urgency of the problem will likely only sink in when the need arises.
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The French president had also thrown himself into persuading the player to stay with Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2022, as if trying to keep a monument that belongs to the national heritage.
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But luckily for Mboladinga, the Congo squad stopped at nothing to ensure its beloved icon made it to North America, going as far as persuading DRC President Félix Tshisekedi to include him in the team’s official delegation.
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“Arguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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