as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
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Recent Examples of convince
As your host, Lizzie Burder makes for very enjoyable company, deftly mixing child-like enthusiasm with just enough frantic dread to convince you that this whole operation could turn dangerous at any moment.
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Trailing in most polls behind a popular center-right challenger, the populist Orbán has staked the election on convincing voters that Ukraine poses an existential threat to Hungary’s security.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
There is a certain irony in now Liverpool boss Arne Slot having convinced the coaching staff to try the tactic during his days as a player with Dutch side Zwolle.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The state and Jackson County offered SK Innovation about $300 million combined in grants, tax breaks and free land to convince the company to build its plant in Commerce.
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Trailing in most polls behind a popular center-right challenger, the populist Orbán has staked the election on convincing voters that Ukraine poses an existential threat to Hungary’s security.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
There is a certain irony in now Liverpool boss Arne Slot having convinced the coaching staff to try the tactic during his days as a player with Dutch side Zwolle.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The state and Jackson County offered SK Innovation about $300 million combined in grants, tax breaks and free land to convince the company to build its plant in Commerce.
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convince
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While working there, Anderson persuaded Burkle to provide him with $100,000 in seed capital to launch his lobbying firm Platinum Advisors, according to the complaint filed by Burkle’s company.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wellington said the victim was persuaded to convert assets into gold and provided it to individuals who posed as couriers.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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For Kelce, the most poetic ending, and likely the only truly satisfying one, would be to become part of Reid’s fourth Super Bowl-winning team — a monumental task, especially after the team’s decline last season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The protein helps satisfy hunger, and the probiotics support gut health.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
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Divers have to carefully chisel each coral from the seabed by hand and bring it to the surface, which takes a lot of time and labor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The two brought some soulful rumination on catered snacks and beautiful women with big foreheads.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Convince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convince. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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