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as in believing
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as in persuaded
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as in satisfied
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 convinced
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
But not everyone is convinced robots should be used as babysitters or elderly care workers.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Days later, her condition continued to worsen, leaving her more convinced that something had been missed.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Yet Dubi remains convinced the city possesses something no other Olympic host can replicate.
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Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
He was eventually convinced to leave the building by officers from the SJPD Special Operations Unit.
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Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
But Stanton isn’t completely convinced that’s actually what’s happening in these urban populations.
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Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
Hordes of netizens, including many of Derulo's own fans, have become convinced that the award-winning singer, songwriter, and dancer took a memorable spill down the Met Gala steps.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
But Sheidlower isn't convinced that's the answer.
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Ayana Archie,
NPR,
4 June 2026
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Larys convinced Aegon to ride out the Dance of the Dragons in Essos, but the pair doesn’t make it as far as Duskendale before they’re intercepted by Rhaenyra’s soldiers.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Written and directed by Ling Yim, the romantic drama stars Roy Wang as A-Zhi, an eccentric young man convinced that his entire reality is an artificial simulation.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Katie said her Zoom with you convinced her to cast you.
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Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
The market seems already convinced.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Just a few months ago, when more than 60 Labour MPs signed an open letter calling for a social media ban for under-16s, Keir Starmer wasn’t convinced.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
20 June 2026
Baldassari is convinced that retail needs to step up the game to maintain relevance and appeal.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
But many predicted that Candy Crush would not survive for 14 years, and Ingvar is convinced her teams will once again prove the doubters wrong.
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Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Adjective
But some are less convinced that regenerative farming can help to mitigate climate change.
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Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
But not everyone is convinced robots should be used as babysitters or elderly care workers.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Days later, her condition continued to worsen, leaving her more convinced that something had been missed.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Yet Dubi remains convinced the city possesses something no other Olympic host can replicate.
—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
He was eventually convinced to leave the building by officers from the SJPD Special Operations Unit.
—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
But Stanton isn’t completely convinced that’s actually what’s happening in these urban populations.
—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
Hordes of netizens, including many of Derulo's own fans, have become convinced that the award-winning singer, songwriter, and dancer took a memorable spill down the Met Gala steps.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
But Sheidlower isn't convinced that's the answer.
—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
4 June 2026
Verb
Not everyone is convinced the project will be beneficial.
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Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Larys convinced Aegon to ride out the Dance of the Dragons in Essos, but the pair doesn’t make it as far as Duskendale before they’re intercepted by Rhaenyra’s soldiers.
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Written and directed by Ling Yim, the romantic drama stars Roy Wang as A-Zhi, an eccentric young man convinced that his entire reality is an artificial simulation.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Katie said her Zoom with you convinced her to cast you.
—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
The market seems already convinced.
—
Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Just a few months ago, when more than 60 Labour MPs signed an open letter calling for a social media ban for under-16s, Keir Starmer wasn’t convinced.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
20 June 2026
Baldassari is convinced that retail needs to step up the game to maintain relevance and appeal.
—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
But many predicted that Candy Crush would not survive for 14 years, and Ingvar is convinced her teams will once again prove the doubters wrong.
—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convinced
Adjective
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The non-believing partner may start to emotionally withdraw from the other, purely out of self-preservation.
Adjective
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Most teams, in fact, decided from the start that pitchers were not in the best position and were liable to be too emotionally swayed to be entrusted with ABS challenges.
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As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.
Verb
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Seeking eyewitness testimonies, Gordon’s team tracked down Toek Tik, whom the lawyer befriended and ultimately persuaded to talk on the record.
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The administration has persuaded several dozen countries to take in deportees who are not their own citizens, including African countries plagued by armed conflict, civil unrest and political turmoil, like South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Adjective
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Ship traffic first started to pick up over the weekend as shipping companies became more confident that talks between the US and Iran were progressing.
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
Verb
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After more than five months of picket lines, the Writers Guild won a contract that satisfied its membership.
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Green Dot founder Steve Barr stipulated that his group’s schools would be union represented — but that commitment satisfied only a small number of opponents.
Adjective
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An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the driver failed to make sure the tracks were clear.
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Make sure the shiny, reflective side is facing out.
Verb
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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Reyna lifted the ball into the penalty area for Pulisic, who brought it down and won a corner kick.
Adjective
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That really felt full circle with Shyanne being more accepting.
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Americans are now more accepting of nuclear energy plants in their communities than data centers, Gallup has found.
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“Convinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinced. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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