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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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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
There is also a destination argument for spreading cruise demand more evenly through the year.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Alexa Chung and Tom Sturridge made an argument in favor of his-and-hers dressing in Anderson’s Dior—not matchy-matchy, yet equally appealing.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
Before long, the focus shifts from solving a problem to winning an argument.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
In the book, Harry accused his brother of attacking him during an argument over Meghan Markle.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 May 2026
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Alexa Chung and Tom Sturridge made an argument in favor of his-and-hers dressing in Anderson’s Dior—not matchy-matchy, yet equally appealing.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
Before long, the focus shifts from solving a problem to winning an argument.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
In the book, Harry accused his brother of attacking him during an argument over Meghan Markle.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argument
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With the indictment now dismissed, the administration could argue there are fewer procedural barriers preventing another removal effort, though Xinis still retains authority over the injunction dispute unless the 4th Circuit intervenes.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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Prosecutors argued that Daniel Sikkema orchestrated the killing from New York amid a bitter divorce and custody dispute involving the couple’s son.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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In other words, regulators reached for a regulatory explanation—burdensome listing rules—for a phenomenon with structural economic roots.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Nester said there is an innocent explanation.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Much of that discussion still assumes people become stable immediately after leaving addiction treatment programs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The moral question is the one that such a museum should strive to offer some kind of discussion.—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The Knicks controlled Game 4 from the opening tip, racing out to a double-digit lead and never allowing Cleveland back into contention.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Iranian officials said the initial phase aimed at reopening the vital waterway would be followed by negotiations on its nuclear program, another on-going source of contention.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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In a 2024 study, researchers found that chimpanzee mothers tended to step in to defend their children in quarrels—say, over food or space in a tree—in about half of cases the researchers observed in the wild.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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As the trio quarrels, bonds and ventures through the wild unknown, Felix discovers that true bravery may change not only his own destiny, but also the future of his home.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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There is no good reason for what just happened over the past six days.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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At this point the Red Sox are in serious danger, and the only reason the club is even within striking distance of a playoff spot is because the rest of the American League has been so poor.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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The measure triggered a storm of publicity and a nationwide debate over the merits of using local ordinances to control gun ownership, but was upheld in 1984 by the Illinois Supreme Court.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Netflix's new true crime documentary The Crash has reignited the debate around Mackenzie Shirilla, who was convicted of killing her boyfriend Dominic Russo and their friend Davion Flanagan in a 2022 crash.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Underneath the topmost layer (a user clicking through a browser), a comprehensive E2E setup involves mocking production endpoints, intercepting network requests, seeding databases, making precise assertions at every layer of the stack and integrating tightly with CI pipelines.—
Ethan Pronev,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But officials from each of the two states rejected Florida's assertions.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argument. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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