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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 appeals court agreed with the defense arguments.
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Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
What’s interesting is that both arguments are not ethically based but practical.
—Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Whatever the legal arguments, nothing is stopping all supervisors from giving their extra salary to charity (as Chaffee and Sarmiento announced following public blowback) and rescinding the raises for future board members.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
During closing arguments, Summit County prosecutor Brad Bloodworth told jurors Richins wanted the appearance of a perfect life and financial success.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The appeals court agreed with both defense arguments.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
His and McFadden’s arguments during debates sometimes turned personal.
—Ryan Oehrli
march 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The court has also expedited arguments for these cases to April, with a decision likely by the end of June.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Presidents face fewer incentives to seek formal approval — or to deliver sustained public arguments.
—Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
What’s interesting is that both arguments are not ethically based but practical.
—Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Whatever the legal arguments, nothing is stopping all supervisors from giving their extra salary to charity (as Chaffee and Sarmiento announced following public blowback) and rescinding the raises for future board members.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
During closing arguments, Summit County prosecutor Brad Bloodworth told jurors Richins wanted the appearance of a perfect life and financial success.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The appeals court agreed with both defense arguments.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
His and McFadden’s arguments during debates sometimes turned personal.
—Ryan Oehrli
march 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The court has also expedited arguments for these cases to April, with a decision likely by the end of June.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Presidents face fewer incentives to seek formal approval — or to deliver sustained public arguments.
—Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguments
Noun
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Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman are heading back out to uncover more neighborly disputes.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Its constitution renounces the right to wage war as a means of settling such disputes.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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One of the most common explanations for this (and for the University City restaurant scene’s shortcomings in general) has to do with how dining districts tend to develop in the first place.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Two absurd explanations were offered last week for how Poland surpassed Switzerland to become one of the world’s 20 largest economies just 34 years after the collapse of the Soviet empire.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What participants in these discussions need to remember is that--as has been said often--truth has a liberal bias.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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That was 36 years ago, and since then, the university has been the source of some bruising discussions, not the least of which were difficult negotiations over the 2004 agreement.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
22 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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Mullin’s nomination to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary has moved forward amid a contentious political backdrop, including a standoff over funding for the department and broader disagreements over immigration enforcement policies.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Over the next months, Barr made clear his own disagreements with the foundations of the Russia investigation, moving to dismiss a false-statements prosecution that Mueller had brought against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, even though that investigation ended in a guilty plea.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to the bill, Pittsburgh police may not enforce immigration laws and cannot share information with ICE on suspects detained for other reasons.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Screeners are the prerelease copies of film and TV shows meant for promotional use, festival submission, sales or other business reasons.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are no coherent debates to be had about the absolute necessity to immunize children for both their individual benefit and the preservation of public health as a whole.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Building new housing, paring back regulations to allow such construction quickly and to reduce the cost of buy a home, disincentivizing private firms from buying homes and reducing gas prices are among topics candidates frequently speak about on the campaign trail and in debates.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The only way to find out if these assertions hold up is to put this tube to the test for yourself.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some of the concessions, however, are assertions that the administration will abide by statutes already codified in law.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Arguments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguments. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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