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
But over the course of the season, Ned convinces his team of misfits that actual reporting is the way to success — leading eventually to three nominations at the local journalism awards.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
That enduring support from fans like Barker is what convinces Lacob that San Jose was never just a stopgap.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
However, Garraty runs back and convinces his friend to walk a little further with him before taking advantage of McVries' distracted state to do what McVries had planned to do for him.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Freire examines the conditioning that convinces people of the good, or at least the utility, of specific socioeconomic arrangements.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
This could be the kind of product that convinces some people to ditch their old phones for a new one.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
That enduring support from fans like Barker is what convinces Lacob that San Jose was never just a stopgap.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
However, Garraty runs back and convinces his friend to walk a little further with him before taking advantage of McVries' distracted state to do what McVries had planned to do for him.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Freire examines the conditioning that convinces people of the good, or at least the utility, of specific socioeconomic arrangements.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
This could be the kind of product that convinces some people to ditch their old phones for a new one.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convinces
Verb
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The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cherry persuades Harriet to publicly expose Laura, to talk to journalists and manufacture a viral story.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This reduces friction and creates cohesion because the team is motivated by what sustains the organization rather than what satisfies one individual.—
Dan Ringo,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Nothing satisfies a comfort food craving like a pan of pasta.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Like Squid Game, the final scene brings us to Los Angeles, where two bros discuss sports at a bar, as a story about the earthquakes plays on the news.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Gleeson’s arrival brings another jolt of energy.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Convinces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinces. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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