as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the matter is not subject to argumentation; my decision is final
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Recent Examples of argumentation
There may be a way to link climate finance to Musk and Ramaswamy’s cost-cutting through DOGE by pragmatic argumentation.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
The names come and go — Gutenberg, Edison, Marconi, Berners-Lee — but the core inquiry remains the same: Are the tools of argumentation to be let alone or supervised by busybodies?
—The Editors, National Review, 6 Sep. 2024
Here the book enters into a speculative moment of argumentation.
—Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, Foreign Affairs, 10 July 2017
In the decade after Du Bois’ address, however, a second stage of modern argumentation about human groups emerged, one that placed a much greater emphasis on culture.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
The names come and go — Gutenberg, Edison, Marconi, Berners-Lee — but the core inquiry remains the same: Are the tools of argumentation to be let alone or supervised by busybodies?
—The Editors, National Review, 6 Sep. 2024
Here the book enters into a speculative moment of argumentation.
—Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, Foreign Affairs, 10 July 2017
In the decade after Du Bois’ address, however, a second stage of modern argumentation about human groups emerged, one that placed a much greater emphasis on culture.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argumentation
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There has been some recent discussion about women needing more than eight hours during certain periods of their cycle, but this is yet to reach the mainstream.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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That urgency was reinforced during a discussion of recent federal action.—
Marvin Krislov,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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While China is inviting international cooperation, recent debates on tariffs between the two nations would seem to make the proposition difficult to hammer out.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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The Senate is set to launch an hours-long debate June 28 that should culminate with a vote in which Democrats are all expected to vote no.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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For a time, Cruz would let women know about misoprostol—how to procure and take it—and support them through the process while the doctor would provide consultations and follow-up care to those who needed it, such as an ultrasound to confirm gestation or monitoring of heavy bleeding.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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On June 8, President Trump sent in 1,700 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to help control the protests without California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) request or consultation.—
Amalia Huot-Marchand,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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In The Permanente Medical Group, virtual specialty consults like these resolved 40% of cases immediately without the need for additional visits.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Through Safe in the Seat’s free car seat finder tool, online courses, helpful videos, personalized consults, and daily doses of safety tips and tricks, Michelle is empowering caregivers to keep their most precious cargo safe in the seat.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Yet Trump, whose administration had entered into talks with Iran aimed at reaching an agreement on the country's nuclear program, has backed the Israeli offensive and has openly contemplated joining the Israeli campaign through strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Bloomberg earlier reported the talks between Meta and Perplexity.—
Deirdre Bosa,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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The news outlets say that the argument runs contrary to what OpenAI tells its users about being subject to retaining data if the law requires it.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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But Carlson has broken away from other Republicans over the Israel-Iran argument.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
18 June 2025
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“Argumentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argumentation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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