1
as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the couple's arguments were often loud enough to be heard all over the neighborhood
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2
as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act
gave a solid argument for the redeeming value of the shockingly violent movie
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the president of the Senate has allotted a week for the argument of the treaty
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as in contention
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
it's my argument that we have too many problems here on earth to concern ourselves with manned trips to Mars
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Recent Examples of argument
Harry and William had a 72-hour argument via text in which William accused Harry of being brainwashed by therapy and Harry appealed unsuccessfully for William to join him for a session.
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The high court has scheduled oral arguments for early November.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of that maneuver during oral arguments in November.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
After testimony has concluded and the attorney give their closing arguments, the judge will decide whether to order Miramontes to stand trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The high court has scheduled oral arguments for early November.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of that maneuver during oral arguments in November.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
After testimony has concluded and the attorney give their closing arguments, the judge will decide whether to order Miramontes to stand trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argument
Noun
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The dispute was heard by an arbitrator (and not a judge) because, per SPAC language and accompanying NBPA regulations, player-agent disputes are subject to arbitration.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The dishwasher was made in America, though there is some dispute over who did it.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Study co-author Benjamin Proudfoot, an astronomer at the University of Central Florida, also thinks that a newfound satellite is the most likely explanation.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The materialist, physiological explanation for the phenomenon of panic generates a bright contrast with the philosophical and metaphysical inquiries that have Nicholas, and Clune, in their grip.—
Scott Stossel,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For Donohue, a one-on-one discussion with Hunt and a later meeting with his constituents further complicated his decision.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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If both polls and discussions with my friends are anything to go by, Americans feel forever locked in a state of political conflict.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nigeria’s captain also pushed back against the idea that the Super Eagles had ever been out of contention in their qualifying campaign, even when outside narratives counted them out.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Six shots behind the leader with just 12 holes remaining, the Northern Irishman managed to stay in contention and even close the gap.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While unconfirmed, we’re told that the film sees Louise, the alcoholic mother of Mike (Hechinger) and Tommy, take off after a quarrel with her husband Lester — walking with her dog to the home of her brother Frank, quite a few miles away.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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The quarrel continued to escalate, spurring Ates to send the man his location.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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In many cases, the two reasons amount to the same thing, with the same cause.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The vitriol levied at uninvolved lawmakers since Wednesday's shooting has had a chilling effect on the American tradition of lawmakers' community engagement — as well as the open debate and political discourse Kirk himself espoused.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a democracy, ideas are tested through words and good-faith debate—never through violence.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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This assertion, according to a subsequent whistle-blower complaint, was false.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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The assertion there is no client list among Epstein’s documents aligns with earlier statements from the Justice Department, which said Epstein had no such list.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argument. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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