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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as in believing
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as in persuaded
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Recent Examples of convinced
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Somehow, the surveillance teams watching Zelocchi had become convinced Do was something else entirely.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Yet even as the numbers have shifted, DeConto remains convinced of the MICI concept.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
This psychological thriller—which follows a young woman who becomes convinced that an antique mirror is haunting her family—cranks the fear-o-meter up a few notches.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Others, though, are less convinced.
—JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
His brother became convinced that Scott had been the victim of a hate crime.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
While many believe Philadelphia would not think of trading away its top receiver, some NFL insiders are not so convinced.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Still, Shao is not so convinced modelling would provide the requisite quality of data to fuel that next developmental leap.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
And by the end of it, we were convinced that this would be a go for us.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Verna tries to earn her trust, convinced Mitsuki proves communion with the aliens is possible.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
After his run on Seinfeld ended, Jerry planned to retire — but was convinced by Kevin James to join the cast of The King of Queens.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs are convinced there’s plenty more to come from the seventh-round pick from SMU, where Smith in one season rushed for 1,332 yards and 14 touchdowns.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
As expected, this wasn’t a decision Andrew made alone, but one that required him to be convinced.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
In college, Cannon convinced his a cappella group to screen print on the company's blank shirts.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Peter is convinced Jerry is the answer to his prayers.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Somehow, the surveillance teams watching Zelocchi had become convinced Do was something else entirely.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Yet even as the numbers have shifted, DeConto remains convinced of the MICI concept.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
This psychological thriller—which follows a young woman who becomes convinced that an antique mirror is haunting her family—cranks the fear-o-meter up a few notches.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Others, though, are less convinced.
—JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
His brother became convinced that Scott had been the victim of a hate crime.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
While many believe Philadelphia would not think of trading away its top receiver, some NFL insiders are not so convinced.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Still, Shao is not so convinced modelling would provide the requisite quality of data to fuel that next developmental leap.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
And by the end of it, we were convinced that this would be a go for us.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Verna tries to earn her trust, convinced Mitsuki proves communion with the aliens is possible.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
After his run on Seinfeld ended, Jerry planned to retire — but was convinced by Kevin James to join the cast of The King of Queens.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs are convinced there’s plenty more to come from the seventh-round pick from SMU, where Smith in one season rushed for 1,332 yards and 14 touchdowns.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
As expected, this wasn’t a decision Andrew made alone, but one that required him to be convinced.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
In college, Cannon convinced his a cappella group to screen print on the company's blank shirts.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convinced
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As reported by the Columbus Dispatch, Judge Page was particularly persuaded by concerns about fairness and equity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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De Marco, who has a gray goatee and an easy laugh, had persuaded Imperiale to become a pentito, or state’s witness, in exchange for a lighter sentence.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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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Negotiations between the Nuggets, Braun, and Duffy intensified over the weekend, culminating in an agreement that satisfied both sides.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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After about 35 minutes on stage, the Buffalo rapper gained new fans, satisfied the Griselda enthusiasts, and wrapped his set with gratitude for Erykah Badu, who later arrived (possibly a few minutes off-schedule but right on time).—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As a direct result of this, businesses end up with managers who aren’t confident in their ability to lead, and who struggle to deal with the various challenges that come with managing people, leading both employees and struggling managers to resign.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Golden State was feeling so confident that their television network decided to take a playful jab at Lakers superstar LeBron James.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Business executives, at least some, are less swayed by the hype and more level-headed about the costs and benefits of using AI.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Matchweek eight saw the Premier League’s 20 teams create 55 big chances, the highest of the season — yet, those opportunities brought multiple head-scratching misses, including a couple with game-state-altering potential.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Chung brought a broader perspective.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There was a world around Liverpool, sure, but there was a real community in the Village that was about more than just music.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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Save as a collection on MyRecipes Not sure what to serve for dinner tonight?—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To encourage Americans to be more accepting of Italian immigrants.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Historically, young people globally have been more accepting of violence as a means to political change.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Convinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinced. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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