overpersuades

verb

present tense third-person singular of overpersuade
as in talks (into)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpersuades
  1. influences
  2. convinces
  3. persuades
  4. induces
  5. brings
  6. brings around
  7. argues
  8. sells
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  • This experience has shown me how access to energy infrastructure influences investment decisions.
    — Serhiy Tokarev, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • New research tools also are helping science better understand how kids’ behavior influences myopia development.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of influences
Verb
  • These scenes are quite moving and well-played by Apa, who not only convinces us with that famous voice of Stewart’s but also his demeanor on screen and off.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The immature eccentric initially has no plans to head back to the States, until Christy convinces him to stand tall and fight.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of convinces
Verb
  • Nevertheless, Baron Cohen persuades real politicians, including Gingrich and Congressman Andy Harris, to condemn the fake cartel leader.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Fielder persuades Holmes to watch it for the first time, on a laptop in the couple’s bed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of persuades
Verb
  • While the Blue Demon induces perceptual disorientation, the Rooster privileges visual attention and the architectural discipline of gaze.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The drug induces a powerful loss of personal identity and a brief but total dissolution of time and space.
    — Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of induces
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  • Brooklinen and Boll & Branch have breathable everyday essentials covered, while Nickey Kehoe brings a more playful approach to bedding with colorful patterns and unexpected designs.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This year also brings the return of the Dubai Sail Grand Prix, with high-speed catamarans racing off the city’s coastline, while HYROX Dubai will see athletes tackle a grueling combination of running and functional fitness challenges.
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of brings
Verb
  • La Cocina serves fresh Mexican food on the sand and brings around a plate of gratis black bean tacos at lunch time, Buena Onda plates Spanish tapas in a set-back cove on the edge of the resort, and Toppu is perched in the mountains of Mandarina, emphasizing Japanese fine dining.
    — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The month of December typically brings around 2 to 3 inches of rain to the region, on average, records show.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
Definition of brings around
Verb
  • Wärtsilä argues that flexible engines could eventually help stabilize electricity grids once facilities receive permanent grid connections.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Masket argues that El-Sayed’s influence could make an impact ahead of the 2028 presidential race, particularly in the Midwest.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of argues
Verb
  • The brand, which also offers a nascent apparel assortment, ships to 61 countries and sells via retailers including Target, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon, PGA Tour Superstore and more.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The play is set in a family farm that raises and sells animals.
    — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of sells
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