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as in disputes
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 explanations
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 discussions
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 contentions
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 arguments
The three-judge panel was dismissive of many of the arguments made by Peters' attorneys.
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CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
But logical arguments won't change a person's mind unless the emotional foundation is also addressed.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
The arguments Tuesday centered around whether barring transgender women and girls from participating in women’s and girls sports violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Fox News Digital attempted to question Block about McCuskey's statement after oral arguments for the case in the Supreme Court Tuesday, but Block walked away from the first wave of questioning to take a picture with his team and client.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
In the finale, Rusty and Molto deliver compelling closing arguments.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
In Monday’s court arguments, representatives for Revolution Wind said the 704-megawatt wind farm was 87% complete.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
The issue of the presidential pardon was not discussed during Wednesday’s oral arguments.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
After more than three hours of arguments, several conservative justices appeared receptive to upholding the state bans.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
But logical arguments won't change a person's mind unless the emotional foundation is also addressed.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
The arguments Tuesday centered around whether barring transgender women and girls from participating in women’s and girls sports violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Fox News Digital attempted to question Block about McCuskey's statement after oral arguments for the case in the Supreme Court Tuesday, but Block walked away from the first wave of questioning to take a picture with his team and client.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
In the finale, Rusty and Molto deliver compelling closing arguments.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
In Monday’s court arguments, representatives for Revolution Wind said the 704-megawatt wind farm was 87% complete.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
The issue of the presidential pardon was not discussed during Wednesday’s oral arguments.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
After more than three hours of arguments, several conservative justices appeared receptive to upholding the state bans.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguments
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But India’s widening trade deficit with Beijing and border disputes have been a bone of contention between the two.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Wikipedia’s trust infrastructure—which includes citations, edit histories, talk pages and enforceable policies—was shaped in part by disputes among editors and visitors to the site over the coverage of evolution, climate change and health topics.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
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Like too many hack politicians, Wardlaw seems long on excuses and short on explanations.—
Robert Steinbuch,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Results appear in about 30 seconds along with clear explanations and recommendations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Others come during private discussions.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Skubal’s side evidently saw little point in advancing the discussions.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, the reality is that peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US and Europe are clearly stalled, if at worse dead with many contentions from both sides surrounding security concerns and, importantly, trade sanctions.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Or one who dismissed concerns from Black New Yorkers by citing disagreements with African leaders.—
David Moore,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas gave fans a glimpse into one of their ongoing disagreements at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday night.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Why Atlas stood out at CES 2026 CNET pointed to Atlas’ humanlike walking ability and refined industrial design as key reasons for the award.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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If the reasons behind an expense feel fuzzy, analyze the details and ask for a clear summary, because precise information turns hesitation into a calm, confident decision.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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Goldman’s interest comes as prediction markets gain visibility amid debates over market transparency and regulatory boundaries.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The importance of information literacy has only grown with the rise of content generated by AI and large language models (LLMs), sparking new debates about reliability, accountability and correction.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
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Scharf repeated his past assertions that the planning commission doesn't usually have jurisdiction over site work and demolition on any project, including those at the White House.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite the assertions, Maduro maintained his firm grip on power.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Arguments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguments. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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