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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
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Yet Dubi remains convinced the city possesses something no other Olympic host can replicate.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
He was eventually convinced to leave the building by officers from the SJPD Special Operations Unit.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
But Stanton isn’t completely convinced that’s actually what’s happening in these urban populations.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Hordes of netizens, including many of Derulo's own fans, have become convinced that the award-winning singer, songwriter, and dancer took a memorable spill down the Met Gala steps.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
White, at a certain point, became convinced that he was being visited by aliens.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 June 2026
But Sheidlower isn't convinced that's the answer.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 4 June 2026
The Mexicans are convinced that they’re cursed.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 June 2026
But many predicted that Candy Crush would not survive for 14 years, and Ingvar is convinced her teams will once again prove the doubters wrong.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The off-court story of this Knicks’ run was the passionate fanbase, awash in glory after waiting all century for the spotlight and growing bigger by the day as the bandwagon-friendly team convinced casuals to climb aboard.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
McDowell isn’t convinced the comparison holds up.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
And, if you still weren't convinced that this is peak Independence Day for America's big 2-5-0, how about some fireworks to top it all off?
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
These monitors were once a prescription-only device, but Mary Boyle, a cognitive science professor at UCSD, was convinced the technology could reshape how ordinary people understand their own bodies.
—Noelle Harff, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Still, not everyone is convinced of the company’s value.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Cary Edmondson / Imagn Images A long, long time ago, back when the internet was good, statheads were convinced that baseball statistics were the window into understanding baseball.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Adjective
Days later, her condition continued to worsen, leaving her more convinced that something had been missed.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Yet Dubi remains convinced the city possesses something no other Olympic host can replicate.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
He was eventually convinced to leave the building by officers from the SJPD Special Operations Unit.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
But Stanton isn’t completely convinced that’s actually what’s happening in these urban populations.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Hordes of netizens, including many of Derulo's own fans, have become convinced that the award-winning singer, songwriter, and dancer took a memorable spill down the Met Gala steps.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
White, at a certain point, became convinced that he was being visited by aliens.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 June 2026
But Sheidlower isn't convinced that's the answer.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 4 June 2026
The Mexicans are convinced that they’re cursed.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Verb
In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 June 2026
But many predicted that Candy Crush would not survive for 14 years, and Ingvar is convinced her teams will once again prove the doubters wrong.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The off-court story of this Knicks’ run was the passionate fanbase, awash in glory after waiting all century for the spotlight and growing bigger by the day as the bandwagon-friendly team convinced casuals to climb aboard.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
McDowell isn’t convinced the comparison holds up.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
And, if you still weren't convinced that this is peak Independence Day for America's big 2-5-0, how about some fireworks to top it all off?
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
These monitors were once a prescription-only device, but Mary Boyle, a cognitive science professor at UCSD, was convinced the technology could reshape how ordinary people understand their own bodies.
—Noelle Harff, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Still, not everyone is convinced of the company’s value.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Cary Edmondson / Imagn Images A long, long time ago, back when the internet was good, statheads were convinced that baseball statistics were the window into understanding baseball.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 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.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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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
Verb
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The administration has persuaded several dozen countries to take in deportees who are not their own citizens, including African countries plagued by armed conflict, civil unrest and political turmoil, like South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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They were persuaded by the details.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Rangel, who was 10 years old when Mexico tied South Africa in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup and who fondly remembers El Tri’s victory over France that tournament, is confident between the posts.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Schaeffer, however, is confident that change is on the way.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Green Dot founder Steve Barr stipulated that his group’s schools would be union represented — but that commitment satisfied only a small number of opponents.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to leave some time for customs in San José—during peak travel times, the line can be over an hour long.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Be sure to check out Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado’s newcomer’s guide to Sacramento’s LGBTQ bars, churches, drag shows and more.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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According to Oliveira, onlookers were amazed by the size of the shark as it was brought closer to shore.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Although Edeme never claimed to have invented the technique, she has widely been credited as the person who brought the style back into the fore.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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That really felt full circle with Shyanne being more accepting.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Americans are now more accepting of nuclear energy plants in their communities than data centers, Gallup has found.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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“Convinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinced. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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