OVERPERSUADED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

overpersuaded

verb

past tense of overpersuade

as in brought around

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After the trial, it was rumored that the jury had initially been split 9-3 for acquittal, and that the minority was brought around by the expert testimony.

— Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The initial move brought around 35 brands to Mexico for the first time, including Isima by Shakira, Peach & Lily, Orebella, Ulta Beauty Collection, Morphe, Bubble, about-face, Ouai, Half Magic and Kitsch.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026

Definition of brought around

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And Hutchinson is already convinced Forest’s latest managerial appointment Oliver Glasner can bring stability.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Manchester City is reportedly convinced FC Barcelona will enter the race for Rodri, potentially scuppering Real Madrid's pursuit of the Ballon d'Or winner.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of convinced

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When Milstein persuaded Levshunov and his mother, Inna, that Levshunov could be an NHL player and his best path was in North America, Milstein hoped Levshunov would meet those expectations.

— Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Dozens of officers were at the event, and at least one saw a 15-year-old suspect firing into a crowd and quickly persuaded him to surrender, according to court documents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of persuaded

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Canning induced much chasing from Rockies hitters, sending a 3-0 lead to the game’s final third.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026
But that was all the damage the Brewers could do in the inning as Webb induced a double-play grounder to escape trouble.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Definition of induced

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Then in August 2021, Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans, so the couple brought Family Meal back at a time when many were not just without food, but water and electricity.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Boston moved Garciaparra in a four-team blockbuster that brought Orlando Cabrera and Doug Mientkiewicz to the club as the Red Sox reshaped their roster ahead of an eventual World Series championship.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of brought

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That decision permanently strips the owner of future growth, dividends, voting rights and control over when the stock is sold.

— Mark Lewyn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
Deliveries won’t begin until 2029, but more than two-thirds of the limited 71-unit production run have been sold before the car is even shown to the public.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of sold

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Nund Rishi was influenced in part by the 14th-century Shaiva Hindu mystic and poet Lal Ded, one of Kashmir’s most revered spiritual figures.

— Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
The pieces deeply influenced Yvonne Rainer and Steve Paxton, leading them to found the Judson Dance Theater, whose members would reshape modern dance over the ensuing decade in a way that continues to resonate more than half a century later.

— News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026

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