Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpersuading
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And any first base playing time would likely require persuading Freddie Freeman to take a day off – not an easy task.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026 -
This lack of trust and erroneous information about the harms of birth control online is likely what is persuading some people to go hormone-free.—
Karen Greiner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The president was instrumental in convincing FIFA President Gianni Infantino to hold the World Cup draw there in December.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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One of the first moves Dumont made on the Mavericks’ business side was convincing Rick Welts to come out of retirement and become the team’s CEO.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The development signals continued momentum in bringing humanoid robotics closer to commercial factory use.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Katherine has built an incredible track record of bringing premium content to market and building enduring partnerships with top-tier talent that has consistently positioned the studio at the forefront of the industry.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Maurice is convinced that Tall Pines is brainwashing teens and then sending them to who-knows-where to work as spies.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The cold restricts blood flow to my fingers, triggering a tingling, nausea-inducing sensation known as the screaming barfies.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
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Although the restaurant has served a wide variety of dishes over the years, none have captured locals' hearts and stomachs like Workingman's Friend's enormous, nap-inducing double cheeseburgers.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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On top of the internet, the 2010s had a city ordinance that prevented newsstands from selling food and drinks, which Da Costa notes was an important source of side income for many.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sinclair had ousted the company’s long-time leader, Ken Solomon, and explored selling the company.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Thursday and Friday A third storm system is set to arrive in the Los Angeles region Thursday, bringing around a quarter of an inch to half an inch of rain in the coast and valley areas and up to an inch in the mountains.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Being in a state of stress, for example, may shape the structure of neural variance — influencing the magnitude or degrees of freedom.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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That’s because local media campaigns that reflect different political ideologies and community priorities may have a better chance of influencing the public.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Overpersuading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpersuading. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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