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
Alanya, a fitness influencerand Hana’s crush, convinces her to join an intense physical transformation program.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
In Episode 5, DJ convinces her mother to join her on a beloved reality show.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
She's arrested, but the charges are later dropped when Stacy (Michelle Pfeiffer) convinces the coworker not to move forward with the charges.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
This is when someone convinces your mobile carrier to transfer your phone number to their device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Henry’s wife Yasmin (Marisa Abela) ultimately convinces Hayley to accuse Dycker of assault, discrediting his story about Tender, and weaponizing #MeToo-era politics.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Concerned about corporate image and dwindling morale, the store manager convinces a group of employees to stay overnight to investigate these occurrences.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
But Saccharine slips off the rails, especially once Hana convinces Josie that Bertha’s spirit has latched onto her in malevolent ways, growing bigger and stronger all the time.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
But the feint convinces almost no one, because Newsom is perhaps the least Falstaffian man in wine.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
In Episode 5, DJ convinces her mother to join her on a beloved reality show.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
She's arrested, but the charges are later dropped when Stacy (Michelle Pfeiffer) convinces the coworker not to move forward with the charges.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
This is when someone convinces your mobile carrier to transfer your phone number to their device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Henry’s wife Yasmin (Marisa Abela) ultimately convinces Hayley to accuse Dycker of assault, discrediting his story about Tender, and weaponizing #MeToo-era politics.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Concerned about corporate image and dwindling morale, the store manager convinces a group of employees to stay overnight to investigate these occurrences.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
But Saccharine slips off the rails, especially once Hana convinces Josie that Bertha’s spirit has latched onto her in malevolent ways, growing bigger and stronger all the time.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
But the feint convinces almost no one, because Newsom is perhaps the least Falstaffian man in wine.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convinces
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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The confidence heuristic explains why certainty persuades us.—
Nick Dothée,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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Two decades on, Christopher Nolan's cinematic magic trick still satisfies.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s what really brings me satisfaction in making art.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The spa An ode to the Alhambra Palace, Spa Palmera brings the majesty and feel of the Moorish castle to Florida, thanks to an expansive 50,000-square-foot spa replete with arches, stone work, mosaic tiles, and a lush courtyard with a tranquil lap pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Convinces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinces. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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