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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
Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 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, 30 Apr. 2026
But as the left grows increasingly distrustful of big tech companies, progressives aren’t convinced of the moguls’ sincerity.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Jain is not even convinced that BTSP should be categorized as a non-Hebbian type of learning.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Guardiola, in conversations with other managers, was still convinced that City would win the title.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
But Riehl isn’t entirely convinced of the broader framing.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
But Strom isn’t convinced that her city is crosswise with state law.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Neighbors like Vetsch off Marion Road are convinced that's what hit their neighborhood, destroying multiple homes.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
But experience had convinced him that his new machines would quickly pay for themselves.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Your emails regarding our LIV conversation a couple of weeks ago convinced me of that.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 1 May 2026
But his attorneys convinced a judge to grant a new trial in 2016 amid concerns over the witness' credibility.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Why others choose to remove dandelions On the flip side, not everyone is convinced.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
But the new traffic data the railroads analyzed from all the major freight railroads convinced executives that more job growth is likely.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Ormerod is convinced the gondola will be a boon for the town that hugs Interstate 70 in Clear Creek County, 20 miles west of the Denver metro area.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
His answer was rooted in firsthand experience — Tomlin spent 12 months around Rodgers and came away convinced the veteran quarterback’s attachment to football extends far beyond game day.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Associate Professor Nigel Beebe of the University of Queensland’s School of the Environment isn’t convinced.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 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, 30 Apr. 2026
But as the left grows increasingly distrustful of big tech companies, progressives aren’t convinced of the moguls’ sincerity.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Jain is not even convinced that BTSP should be categorized as a non-Hebbian type of learning.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Guardiola, in conversations with other managers, was still convinced that City would win the title.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
But Riehl isn’t entirely convinced of the broader framing.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
But Strom isn’t convinced that her city is crosswise with state law.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Neighbors like Vetsch off Marion Road are convinced that's what hit their neighborhood, destroying multiple homes.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
After seeing Fanny at the Troubadour, Perry’s secretary convinced her boss to check them out.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
But experience had convinced him that his new machines would quickly pay for themselves.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Your emails regarding our LIV conversation a couple of weeks ago convinced me of that.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 1 May 2026
But his attorneys convinced a judge to grant a new trial in 2016 amid concerns over the witness' credibility.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Why others choose to remove dandelions On the flip side, not everyone is convinced.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
But the new traffic data the railroads analyzed from all the major freight railroads convinced executives that more job growth is likely.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Ormerod is convinced the gondola will be a boon for the town that hugs Interstate 70 in Clear Creek County, 20 miles west of the Denver metro area.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
His answer was rooted in firsthand experience — Tomlin spent 12 months around Rodgers and came away convinced the veteran quarterback’s attachment to football extends far beyond game day.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 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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That performance persuaded Combs to run Dust Commander 15 days later in the 1 1/8-mile Blue Grass Stakes.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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From there, partiers mingle in the lobby, pose for photographs on a red carpet, and search out any celebrities who have been persuaded to show up.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bader felt confident in creating a collection that would cater to Show Me Your Mumu's shoppers as well as her followers.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just being more confident in my choice of what is funny and what’s not.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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State court records show Blueprint satisfied the judgment by last April.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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What has followed, a decade plus of stunning hockey played by the most talented hockey player on earth, has satisfied all desires but the most important one.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The fans are sure to clock in for its extra nuggets of lore, but there are few reasons for a non-Slimehead to take the plunge.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Holland's not quite sure why so many in his generation are avoiding alcohol.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 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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The 76th edition of the FIFA Congress brought some 1,600 of the top soccer officials from around the world to the city.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The king met with the little leaguers, greeted local dancers and the queen even said hello to a little black and white lamb who was brought by a local to the historic event.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 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 6 May. 2026.
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