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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
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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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Ultimately, all of these explanations paled in comparison to the big one.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Here are the most likely explanations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Early discussions of investing hundreds of millions of dollars into the railroad drew attention for increasing access to higher-paying jobs in Chicago, but the railroad is also attracting residents to Northwest Indiana.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The discussions focused on the company’s pending acquisition of Vantage Group Holdings, which is expected to provide the insurance platform that will generate investable capital, the analysts said.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 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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Kai is trustworthy, dependable, and generous with his time, helping classmates with editing and lighting while mediating creative disagreements with tact.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Despite the ongoing disagreements, both sides say continuing conversations is important.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Founded by Thomas Edison, the American inventor of the electric lightbulb, the company was long an orphan in the GE corporate portfolio, kept more for sentimental reasons, some analysts believed, than commercial ones.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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But even casual high school boys basketball fans in the western suburbs recognize the Wolves as a force to be reckoned with by going toe-to-toe against top programs in the state under the direction of Velasquez, who is stepping down for some very good personal reasons.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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