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
Not even for the draft, the annual exercise in hope that convinces 32 fan bases that the right quarterback, left tackle or slot corner can make all the difference come September.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Still, others were not convinced this method was effective long term, as peonies can be prone to rotting roots.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
The plot is set in motion when Rachel convinces investment banker Bobby Sheen (Rosamund Pike, leaning into her onscreen ice queen image) to hire her to retrieve the money from the defaulter, Manny Salazar (Carlos Barde), for a ten percent recovery fee, with $10 million up front.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Cassidy has waged an aggressive campaign to convince voters he should not be counted out.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Still, others were not convinced this method was effective long term, as peonies can be prone to rotting roots.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
The plot is set in motion when Rachel convinces investment banker Bobby Sheen (Rosamund Pike, leaning into her onscreen ice queen image) to hire her to retrieve the money from the defaulter, Manny Salazar (Carlos Barde), for a ten percent recovery fee, with $10 million up front.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Cassidy has waged an aggressive campaign to convince voters he should not be counted out.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convince
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Influencers have become a routine part of persuading voters in local, state and national races as legacy media’s reach has waned, though there are few laws on the books regulating them.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Neither leader elaborated on what persuaded them about the possibility of peace in Europe’s longest conflict since World War II.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The judges also questioned Texas Solicitor General William Peterson over his arguments that the House is prevented from using proxy voting under the quorum clause, questioning if physical presence is needed to satisfy that requirement.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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Watering every couple of weeks will satisfy this fragrant perennial.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Mercury enters Gemini in your 5th House of Creativity, bringing fresh language, playful ideas, and more courage around self expression.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The holiday weekend brought even more people into the city.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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“Convince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convince. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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