as in persuades
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 convinces
The indie follows Christie, a timid 30-something who, after an unexpected positive pregnancy test, convinces her free-spirited best friend Ally (Ruffin) to help her track down her birth mother.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Turns out, the possibility of the pirate using the Foundation’s whisper-ships is what finally convinces them to start listening.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
In the film, Elizabeth convinces Bobby Tanner to sell the property to Joyce, ensuring that the land will stay in the hands of someone who wants to protect their community.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
When Katherine convinces her to return to Colorado, Jackie is determined to make amends with Alex and set boundaries with Cole while finding her place within the Walter family.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Shame convinces us to play small, even in our own bedrooms.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Maybe Vancouver surprises and has a huge bounce-back season that convinces their captain to stay.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Your narrative should be the story that convinces your early stakeholders that these factors are working for you, not against you.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Joel says no, but Ellie convinces Joel to break the rules to bring him back.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Turns out, the possibility of the pirate using the Foundation’s whisper-ships is what finally convinces them to start listening.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
In the film, Elizabeth convinces Bobby Tanner to sell the property to Joyce, ensuring that the land will stay in the hands of someone who wants to protect their community.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
When Katherine convinces her to return to Colorado, Jackie is determined to make amends with Alex and set boundaries with Cole while finding her place within the Walter family.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Shame convinces us to play small, even in our own bedrooms.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Maybe Vancouver surprises and has a huge bounce-back season that convinces their captain to stay.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Your narrative should be the story that convinces your early stakeholders that these factors are working for you, not against you.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Joel says no, but Ellie convinces Joel to break the rules to bring him back.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convinces
Verb
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Fueled by rage and an insatiable desire for freedom, Isaac persuades Charles to keep the plantation.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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Authenticity, not polish, is increasingly what persuades.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In an era where greenwashing is easily exposed and surface-level philanthropy no longer satisfies stakeholders, the search for meaningful CSR programs is more urgent than ever.—
Sivan Yaari,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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More files are due to be released as the DOJ satisfies a subpoena deadline of September 8.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The first weekend of September brings no shortage of ways to get out of the house and enjoy North Texas.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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But, Caring for Miami also brings the church to the people by offering to pray with clients who want to, and opening the doors of the church for anyone seeking community.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Convinces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinces. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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