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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
During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
But this foundation of modern math has inspired fierce arguments since it was first proposed.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The judge in that case is now set to issue a ruling on whether or not the court will even hear arguments in the case.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for Cincinnati will have the chance to try to rebut Sorsby’s arguments.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Cook denied any wrongdoing, and the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case in January but has yet to issue a ruling.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
As the case neared trial, both sides filed voluminous motions over what evidence should be presented to the jury on the conspiracy count — arguments that are now mostly meaningless given the dismissal of the felony charge.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
If that timeline holds, closing arguments would take place on May 5, and a sentencing verdict could come that same day.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Old arguments That lack of money — reportedly a £28 billion funding shortfall over the next decade — is not new.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
But this foundation of modern math has inspired fierce arguments since it was first proposed.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The judge in that case is now set to issue a ruling on whether or not the court will even hear arguments in the case.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for Cincinnati will have the chance to try to rebut Sorsby’s arguments.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Cook denied any wrongdoing, and the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case in January but has yet to issue a ruling.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
As the case neared trial, both sides filed voluminous motions over what evidence should be presented to the jury on the conspiracy count — arguments that are now mostly meaningless given the dismissal of the felony charge.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
If that timeline holds, closing arguments would take place on May 5, and a sentencing verdict could come that same day.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Old arguments That lack of money — reportedly a £28 billion funding shortfall over the next decade — is not new.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguments
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But the more notable trend today is that many disputes no longer hinge on whether AI exists at all.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Platinum’s biggest supply risk stems from its heavy dependence on South African mines, where power outages and labor disputes can disrupt mining output.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement Allen also looked to provide explanations for his absence to his friends and students before leaving California on his journey, describing it as a personal emergency, officials told the New York Times.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trust in the county is low after months of complaints about communications and explanations for delays.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Already ongoing for days ahead of the visit, discussions about handling security intensified after a heavily armed man sprinted through security and got yards away from the banquet hall crowded with about 2,000 journalists, federal officials and celebrities before he was tackled to the ground.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the streets of Washington, word of the alarming development spread through discussions with rideshare drivers and in the overheard comments of tuxedoed attendees who blurted out comments in smartphone conversations while walking away from the original site of the dinner.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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The passing of time is the only thing that will reveal the veracity of their contentions and what some of the underlying numbers suggest regarding the quality of their at-bats not being reflected in their production.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 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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Massie came to Congress as a spending hawk, and more than a decade later, that remains his signature issue and the source of many of his disagreements with GOP leaders.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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But six months after a high-profile IPO, the company’s share price has crashed, and its CEO and CFO both left their posts this weekend, reportedly over disagreements about whether to sell the firm (Fermi didn’t respond to a request for comment).—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Of course, artists make choices in biographical shows for a whole variety of reasons, whether in service of the storytelling, to appease those who would prefer to remain anonymous or even self-protection.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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One of the primary reasons that some car buyers avoid vehicles with electric powertrains is the lengthy duration of charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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With the midterms approaching, certain primaries have reflected broader debates about whether the Party might consider cursing more, capitalizing tweets, going Dark Woke.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The centrist frequently votes for Democratic amendments during legislative debates but, in the end, often supports the final Republican bill.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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But that document raised serious questions about recent assertions made by the city in a related lawsuit.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Trump earlier said Iran agreed to stop the execution of eight women protesters, though Tehran has pushed back on his assertions that the women were going to be executed.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Arguments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguments. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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