overpersuaded

past tense of overpersuade

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpersuaded
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • But Ormund’s real secret weapon is Ulf, who has suffered enough indignity at the hands of the Blacks, or so he’s been persuaded.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The kingdom must be persuaded to accept the full scope of IAEA safeguards, including the intrusive inspections required by the Additional Protocol.
    Yoel Guzansky, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Cameron induced 58 swings and 17 whiffs, per Baseball Savant.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Dylan Dodd came on in relief with a man on in the seventh, and induced a fly ball and ground ball double play to keep the shutout intact.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The nature of Robert Carradine’s death is the subject of a new lawsuit brought against the University of California, Los Angeles by the actor’s family.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In that time, Sezalory had three kids, lost a brother and navigated her mother’s cancer diagnosis, all of which brought a new perspective.
    Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • How many people were brainwashed into showing up for a riot and then imprisoned for their actions over an idea that was never really theirs?
    Will Cady, SPIN, 30 July 2026
  • People who vote for MAGA Republicans are mentally challenged and brainwashed.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Sign-ups influenced by AI tools made up close to four times the share of Stripe's new accounts in 2026 as in January 2025.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That doesn’t mean I can’t be influenced by the new artistic direction fashion is taking, though.
    Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Overpersuaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpersuaded. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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