Thesaurus results for ARGUMENTS

arguments

noun

plural of argument

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 Long wait for court’s decision In April 2024, as Firkus appealed his conviction, the Minnesota Supreme Court’s justices heard oral arguments from Firkus’ attorney and a prosecutor from the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. —

Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026 Rennekamp declined to adopt those arguments. —

Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026 The need for control By nature, arguments introduce a certain degree of uncertainty. —

Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026 Among the most popular safety arguments is that autonomous vehicles cannot drive drunk. —

Adam Harrington, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 The script was assembled from real arguments between the couple, reframed as a cinematic metaphor for being trapped in a communicative spiral, as their characters’ attempts to reconnect devolve into murder. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026 The president has kept a close eye on Georgia stemming from arguments that the 2020 election in the state was stolen, leading to an FBI raid at an elections hub in Fulton County earlier this year. —

Irene Wright, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 The debate over what the statute covers is playing out in the streets, with videos showing arguments between observers and federal agents about what conduct is legal and what isn’t. —

Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 On the biggest stage — Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals — championships provide exclamation points in barstool arguments. —

Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026

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In the 1970s, amid disputes over Soldier Field and stadium conditions, the Bears raised the possibility of leaving Chicago and explored alternative sites — including options outside the city — as leverage in negotiations.

— Bill Quinlan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Federal agents often have legal protections when acting within the scope of their duties, and disputes over jurisdiction would likely be fought in court.

— Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026