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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
In 2022, Kroger announced a plan to merge with rival Albertsons, arguing that a larger chain would be better able to compete against rivals.
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Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The Department of Justice on Thursday declined to turn over additional information from the Epstein files as ordered by a judge, arguing the materials include sensitive victim information or were appropriately redacted as required by law.
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Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Midjourney’s lawyers filed a motion this week urging Judge John Kronstadt to overturn that decision, arguing that the studios should have to divulge more much about how AI is used behind the scenes.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The Silver Court Homeowners Association last month asked for a pause on the orders to vacate, arguing the property’s owner didn’t follow Florida law when closing the park.
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Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Smith, meanwhile, is explicitly arguing that White players are inherently inferior.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Less than a month before, delegate Richard Henry Lee had urged Congress to declare independence, arguing that foreign governments—namely France—could then recognize the United States.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 July 2026
Bell agreed, arguing that no single ingredient explains success.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 July 2026
Further arguing against Preller going large to get Skubal is that the Scott Boras client, 29, can become a free agent in November.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The Department of Justice on Thursday declined to turn over additional information from the Epstein files as ordered by a judge, arguing the materials include sensitive victim information or were appropriately redacted as required by law.
—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Midjourney’s lawyers filed a motion this week urging Judge John Kronstadt to overturn that decision, arguing that the studios should have to divulge more much about how AI is used behind the scenes.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The Silver Court Homeowners Association last month asked for a pause on the orders to vacate, arguing the property’s owner didn’t follow Florida law when closing the park.
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Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Smith, meanwhile, is explicitly arguing that White players are inherently inferior.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Less than a month before, delegate Richard Henry Lee had urged Congress to declare independence, arguing that foreign governments—namely France—could then recognize the United States.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 July 2026
Bell agreed, arguing that no single ingredient explains success.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 July 2026
Further arguing against Preller going large to get Skubal is that the Scott Boras client, 29, can become a free agent in November.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 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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The revenge story saw Tucker's exes convincing Snow's Kate to trick the ladies' man into falling in love with her.
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Pace has formed a Monticello Reconciliation Committee in hopes of convincing other members of the association to bring a new vote to give Hemings descendants membership eligibility and burial rights.
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Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
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The dour feeling that this book produces is the exact opposite of the invigorating excitement that Scorsese conveys when discussing movie magic.
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Almost too perfectly, a news release confirming the nuptials was sent out as rain started pouring and a sense of calm enveloped the area.
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Several members of Congress also attended, with the discussion centered on the national security, economic, religious and social implications of confirming that UAPs are alien or even extra-dimensional in origin.
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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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Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.
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Vance is leading the negotiations with Iran, which include persuading the Islamic Republic to pull back its support for Hezbollah in return for financial relief.
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