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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
Both sides will submit fuller legal arguments and the Department of Homeland Security may be ordered to produce its internal decision record.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Augustine rose quickly, dazzling as a public advocate, trading arguments with Christians and skeptics alike.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
But despite ongoing arguments over crime and public safety in Missouri’s fourth most populous city, most reports never list Columbia anywhere near the most dangerous cities in Missouri.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Trump’s ability to continue piling on tariffs unchecked could soon come to an end, with the Supreme Court scheduled to hear arguments in a landmark tariff case in November.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
There, the arguments long made by civil rights groups proved persuasive.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Let’s check in on the arguments, anger, hope, despair and reflection.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The case will be scheduled for arguments in the December 2025 session.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
If the environmental and economic arguments are persuasive, there’s also a strategic angle.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Augustine rose quickly, dazzling as a public advocate, trading arguments with Christians and skeptics alike.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
But despite ongoing arguments over crime and public safety in Missouri’s fourth most populous city, most reports never list Columbia anywhere near the most dangerous cities in Missouri.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Trump’s ability to continue piling on tariffs unchecked could soon come to an end, with the Supreme Court scheduled to hear arguments in a landmark tariff case in November.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
There, the arguments long made by civil rights groups proved persuasive.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Let’s check in on the arguments, anger, hope, despair and reflection.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The case will be scheduled for arguments in the December 2025 session.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
If the environmental and economic arguments are persuasive, there’s also a strategic angle.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguments
Noun
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King Charles' younger son initiated the litigation in October 2019, signaling a shift in his approach to the British press — a stark departure from the royal family’s historic restraint regarding media disputes.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit follows a series of high-profile disputes over how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its subagency FEMA distribute homeland security grants.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are two possible explanations for the observed flight.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Possible explanations include changes in blood pressure, heart rate and even circadian rhythms (the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle).—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Previous discussions have drawn opposition to further commercializing the area, though, and a Sierra Club representative said that sentiment stands.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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He is seen as a younger, more moderate voice – having vowed to clean up politics, initiate discussions on constitutional reform and allow married couples to use separate surnames, something currently banned under law.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Other federal agencies have crafted similarly partisan messages from the typically apolitical civil service amid a legislative standoff largely over disagreements related to health care cuts.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Senior Hamas officials suggested there were still major disagreements that required further negotiations.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are good reasons for wanting to learn from Switzerland’s experience.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Layoffs can occur for many reasons; while they can be viewed as a signal about how companies view economic headwinds, the reasons may also be more localized to individual companies amid restructuring or plans to maximize profits.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In an era when misinformation travels faster than facts and contentious debates make headlines daily, that function becomes not merely valuable but essential.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The drama ran on the CW network from 2007 to 2012 and—also not hyperbole—defined a generation while still inspiring spirited debates and yearly rewatches by both devoted fans and curious newcomers.—
María Mérida,
Glamour,
2 Oct. 2025
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These assertions are self-evident but fishy.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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On Monday evening, the FDA released its note to doctors about a possible link between acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism, which was more measured than the president's assertions.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Arguments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguments. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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