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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
David MacK,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
After the birth of their son, Saga (Haarla) becomes convinced there is something profoundly wrong with the child, even as those around her dismiss her fears.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
But others became convinced that Swift had already dropped some Easter eggs, which the artist is known to do ahead of major announcements and album releases.
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Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The Democratic Party’s lawyer, Jeremiah Black, was utterly convinced that the Republic would never recover when the White House went to Republican Rutherford Hayes.
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Greg Jackson,
Time,
23 June 2026
As this increasingly audacious killer develops a devoted following among the city’s powerless, Bishop becomes convinced these murders connect back to SF’s most powerful man, his own father, Lincoln Graves (John Malkovich).
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Some think yes, while others aren’t as convinced.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
But in recent weeks, Wizards decision-makers became convinced that, with the NBA’s new anti-tanking measures compelling more teams to compete, Young was going to command maximum-salary contract offers from other franchises through either a straight free-agent signing or a sign-and-trade proposal.
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Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
22 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
Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Meta was facing a landmark federal antitrust prosecution that Trump, if he could be convinced, might pressure the Justice Department to drop or settle.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
But not everyone’s convinced of the link between mass events and increases in trafficking.
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Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
All of these elements, which Coffin calls texture, convinced him to do the film.
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Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Sheridan convinced his own producing partner to buy the story rights.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Chicago economist Milton Friedman and General Electric CEO Jack Welch convinced a generation of managers that the sole responsibility of a business was to maximize its return for shareholders.
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Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Slowly but surely, legions of tennis players are becoming convinced, some adding padel to their weekly routine, and some swapping out tennis altogether.
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Mark Rice-Oxley,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Not everyone is convinced the project will be beneficial.
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Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Adjective
But not everyone is so convinced.
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David MacK,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
After the birth of their son, Saga (Haarla) becomes convinced there is something profoundly wrong with the child, even as those around her dismiss her fears.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
But others became convinced that Swift had already dropped some Easter eggs, which the artist is known to do ahead of major announcements and album releases.
—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The Democratic Party’s lawyer, Jeremiah Black, was utterly convinced that the Republic would never recover when the White House went to Republican Rutherford Hayes.
—
Greg Jackson,
Time,
23 June 2026
As this increasingly audacious killer develops a devoted following among the city’s powerless, Bishop becomes convinced these murders connect back to SF’s most powerful man, his own father, Lincoln Graves (John Malkovich).
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Some think yes, while others aren’t as convinced.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
But in recent weeks, Wizards decision-makers became convinced that, with the NBA’s new anti-tanking measures compelling more teams to compete, Young was going to command maximum-salary contract offers from other franchises through either a straight free-agent signing or a sign-and-trade proposal.
—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
22 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
Verb
While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Meta was facing a landmark federal antitrust prosecution that Trump, if he could be convinced, might pressure the Justice Department to drop or settle.
—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
But not everyone’s convinced of the link between mass events and increases in trafficking.
—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
All of these elements, which Coffin calls texture, convinced him to do the film.
—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Sheridan convinced his own producing partner to buy the story rights.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Chicago economist Milton Friedman and General Electric CEO Jack Welch convinced a generation of managers that the sole responsibility of a business was to maximize its return for shareholders.
—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Slowly but surely, legions of tennis players are becoming convinced, some adding padel to their weekly routine, and some swapping out tennis altogether.
—
Mark Rice-Oxley,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Not everyone is convinced the project will be beneficial.
—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 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.
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Those massive market gains have persuaded stockholders to spend.
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The 26-year-old midfielder was injured for the match in Minsk and reportedly only decided to take the flight as a last-minute decision after being persuaded to do so by his team-mates.
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.
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Doubts about his age have emerged from time to time and, while official documents have verified his date of birth and satisfied Indian cricket’s governing body, the sceptics will not always be satisfied.
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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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Cruz, who also gave up an RBI single to Anthony Seigler and a game-tying sac fly to Tsung-Che Cheng, made sure to take responsibility for his part in the loss.
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
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 1 Jul. 2026.
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