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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
Armed with those arguments and others, Staples and Beaulac traveled to Washington recently to make their case against the SOB Act with lawmakers.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
In Monday’s closing arguments, Ye’s attorney, Andrew Cherlaskey, refuted reportage that his client had fallen asleep during his testimony.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Before closing arguments, the judge and attorneys will finalize the wording of instructions for the jury to follow during its deliberation, including whether there will be a reference to antifa in the jury charge.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Family members, supporters of the defendants and law enforcement officers sat through hours of closing arguments and instructions to jurors, with some scribbling notes and others dabbing tears from their eyes.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Next steps The panel will review the arguments and issue a decision most likely later this year.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Since the 1970s, feminist scholars have been actively documenting the ways menstruation has been used to ground false arguments about women’s weakness, invalidism, and inferiority in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
The sheriff made few policy arguments in his third run for office.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Turning to jurors during closing arguments, defense attorney Christian Maroni proclaimed Jones’ innocence.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
In Monday’s closing arguments, Ye’s attorney, Andrew Cherlaskey, refuted reportage that his client had fallen asleep during his testimony.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Before closing arguments, the judge and attorneys will finalize the wording of instructions for the jury to follow during its deliberation, including whether there will be a reference to antifa in the jury charge.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Family members, supporters of the defendants and law enforcement officers sat through hours of closing arguments and instructions to jurors, with some scribbling notes and others dabbing tears from their eyes.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Next steps The panel will review the arguments and issue a decision most likely later this year.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Since the 1970s, feminist scholars have been actively documenting the ways menstruation has been used to ground false arguments about women’s weakness, invalidism, and inferiority in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
The sheriff made few policy arguments in his third run for office.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Turning to jurors during closing arguments, defense attorney Christian Maroni proclaimed Jones’ innocence.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguments
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Brown University School of Health policy researcher Jason Buxbaum said most similar disputes end within weeks; others within three months.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The initiative, the mayor said at press conference to announce the creation of the force, is designed to help residents navigate disputes and connect with state regulators, providing guidance and support in situations where board mismanagement leaves residents at a disadvantage.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eric Musselman sat behind a microphone at the bitter end of a bitter regular season for USC, armed only with the same explanations for how a once-hopeful season could come so undone.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some of the specific explanations the CIA had used were just crazy.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In his talks with employees, Provost frequently cites those same Chinese manufacturers as an example for the kind of agility and efficiency Renault should aspire to, said the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Certain discussions could unlock a smoother day.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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An administration official would make a claim about what happened, and later evidence would find these contentions to be misleading.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 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
Noun
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When disagreements arise, acknowledge everyone’s different points of view before jumping to defend your ideas.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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At least one Senate Democrat, Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, announced support for Mullin’s confirmation, suggesting some bipartisan recognition that leadership changes alone may not resolve deeper disagreements over immigration enforcement policy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And one of the reasons Nix wasn’t healthy was that the signal-caller had to pick up more slack in the run game once Dobbins was gone.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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For similar reasons, many of the foundations and artists’ estates once considered the ultimate authorities (like the Keith Haring Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts) have ceased offering authentication services.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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The seven-time winning Lambda Literary Award finalist released her memoir in 2018, in the midst of the rapidly intensifying cultural and legal debates around trans rights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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The legalization, set to trigger gambling in neighborhoods across the city, was not a major focus of budget debates.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The allegations included assertions that votes had been counted more than once and that large numbers of votes had been cast by deceased people.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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The referendum contains a ban on hotels and lodging at the beach, which guarantees that, despite the opposition’s assertions, the beach will never be privatized.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Arguments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguments. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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