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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
Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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
Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
If the prover reveals two different colors in response to every challenge, the verifier will eventually be convinced that the prover knows a valid coloring.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
The Ukraine war has convinced many in Europe that deterrence may not be enough.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Author Jan Karon is shy to admit that her fictional town of Mitford is based on Blowing Rock, North Carolina, but residents are convinced of the fact.
—Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
His lawyer later convinced Gawker to roll up his debt into its $31 million settlement.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Despite the somber mood, some trustees were not convinced that their fate was sealed.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
However, the Dolphins were convinced enough about Douglas’ blend of size, speed and athleticism to merit them passing on other receivers, selecting him 75th overall.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
After seeing Fanny at the Troubadour, Perry’s secretary convinced her boss to check them out.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
Adjective
Lesch became convinced the Middle East would be central to world affairs for decades to come.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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
Verb
Of course, not all officers were readily convinced.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
If the prover reveals two different colors in response to every challenge, the verifier will eventually be convinced that the prover knows a valid coloring.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
The Ukraine war has convinced many in Europe that deterrence may not be enough.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Author Jan Karon is shy to admit that her fictional town of Mitford is based on Blowing Rock, North Carolina, but residents are convinced of the fact.
—Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
His lawyer later convinced Gawker to roll up his debt into its $31 million settlement.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Despite the somber mood, some trustees were not convinced that their fate was sealed.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
However, the Dolphins were convinced enough about Douglas’ blend of size, speed and athleticism to merit them passing on other receivers, selecting him 75th overall.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
After seeing Fanny at the Troubadour, Perry’s secretary convinced her boss to check them out.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 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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Historically, Angelenos didn’t need to be persuaded to ride the train.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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But the price was worth it for Bischofberger, who persuaded Warhol to give him right of first refusal for his art, a stipulation that the artist upheld until his death in 1987.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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In…early books, Strout seemed confident that good would eventually prevail, or at least persist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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If the Leafs take Stenberg, and the Sharks want a defenseman and are confident that the Vancouver Canucks will select McKenna, maybe the two Pacific Division teams can arrange a trade.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 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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Once the game was knotted up at three, Bennett settled down and made sure to keep it that way.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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There's quite a bit of variety between the different buildings so be sure to specify and ask questions when booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 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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Protesters brought noisemakers that were permanently activated and left them in the gallery as they were escorted out.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Last year brought record air quality alerts amid a severe wildfire season in western Canada.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 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 14 May. 2026.
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