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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
CBS News, 17 May 2026
More than 100 days after Guthrie vanished, authorities have not publicly identified a suspect or announced an arrest, but Nanos says investigators remain convinced the case can still be solved.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Some believe there’s a good case that the artwork is not a self-portrait, but are less convinced Opie made it.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Palermo says guitarist/vocalist Matt Talbott initially wasn’t convinced people cared.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 May 2026
While some surely are using the drugs recreationally, many are convinced psychedelics are the answer to their anxiety, depression, PTSD and more.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
The new Dolphins regime apparently isn’t so convinced of that.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
And Steve—convinced of his own brilliance—was impossible to manage.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
And Marcellus becomes convinced that these two unfortunate humans might have the power to heal one another, but only with his help.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 May 2026
Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 18 May 2026
The caller convinced Heitin that his retirement accounts were under attack and walked him through transferring the money out himself.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Stephens never plays a mustache-twirling sadist, instead carrying himself with the unbearable confidence of a man truly convinced that his version of abuse and even murder is civilized.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Doug is convinced the compliments were the perfect medicine.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
By the time the bell sounded, Diaz was a bloody mess and Perry's swarming finish sequence had already convinced both corners and the cageside doctor what needed to happen next.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 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 new Lisa convinced Al to give her another chance.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
The Ukraine war has convinced many in Europe that deterrence may not be enough.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Adjective
No one's really convinced that either the parties have an answer here.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
More than 100 days after Guthrie vanished, authorities have not publicly identified a suspect or announced an arrest, but Nanos says investigators remain convinced the case can still be solved.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Some believe there’s a good case that the artwork is not a self-portrait, but are less convinced Opie made it.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Palermo says guitarist/vocalist Matt Talbott initially wasn’t convinced people cared.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 May 2026
While some surely are using the drugs recreationally, many are convinced psychedelics are the answer to their anxiety, depression, PTSD and more.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
The new Dolphins regime apparently isn’t so convinced of that.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
And Steve—convinced of his own brilliance—was impossible to manage.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
And Marcellus becomes convinced that these two unfortunate humans might have the power to heal one another, but only with his help.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 May 2026
Verb
However, Shelby Green, a research and communications manager covering the Southeast region for the Energy and Policy Institute, isn't convinced.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 18 May 2026
The caller convinced Heitin that his retirement accounts were under attack and walked him through transferring the money out himself.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Stephens never plays a mustache-twirling sadist, instead carrying himself with the unbearable confidence of a man truly convinced that his version of abuse and even murder is civilized.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Doug is convinced the compliments were the perfect medicine.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
By the time the bell sounded, Diaz was a bloody mess and Perry's swarming finish sequence had already convinced both corners and the cageside doctor what needed to happen next.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 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 new Lisa convinced Al to give her another chance.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
The Ukraine war has convinced many in Europe that deterrence may not be enough.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 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.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But authorities weren't persuaded.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 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
Adjective
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Creating pieces that make women feel comfortable and confident through every stage of motherhood has always been at the core of Bumpsuit.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Silver benefits from both ‘risk-on’ and ‘risk-off’ environments ‘Risk-on’ describes markets where investors feel confident and chase growth.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Personals like this one may feel like a relic—Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji, New York’s mayor and his wife, met on Hinge, after all—but love and lust have been satisfied by column inches since the 1800s.—
Zara Meerza,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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State court records show Blueprint satisfied the judgment by last April.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a successful but not world-conquering rapper like Rashad, making a living relies on making sure that fans continue to feel connected to him.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Make sure you guys get your news from reputable sources!—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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When betting on a startup’s future potential, Graham is typically more swayed by his impression of its founders than the idea behind their business, the co-founder of startup accelerator Y Combinator wrote in a series of posts on social media platform X on August 10.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lei Ying Lee, Xia Brookside rivalry heats up Lei Ying Lee brought the TNA Knockouts Championship back home last week with a win over Arianna Grace.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Go back to a less accepting time in the UK.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Researchers and clinicians are more accepting of the idea that the common understanding of PCOS is misguided.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Convinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinced. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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