as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
she persuaded us that she can indeed communicate with the dead he persuaded his teachers to grant an extension
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Recent Examples of persuade
The steady drumbeat of imagery out of Minnesota is persuading the last few persuadable voters that this deportation campaign has gone too far.
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Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Getting insurers on board would be a key plank of a larger push to persuade consumers to try a whole new approach to contraception.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Today, the urgent challenge before the royal family and many other institutions protected by mystique is whether the often degenerate select few in charge can still persuade the mass of people to remain beguiled and accept authority.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Uhlaender is now hoping US Vice President JD Vance, who is leading the nation’s delegation to Milan-Cortina, will take her case to the International Olympic Committee and persuade the organization of its merits.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Getting insurers on board would be a key plank of a larger push to persuade consumers to try a whole new approach to contraception.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Today, the urgent challenge before the royal family and many other institutions protected by mystique is whether the often degenerate select few in charge can still persuade the mass of people to remain beguiled and accept authority.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Uhlaender is now hoping US Vice President JD Vance, who is leading the nation’s delegation to Milan-Cortina, will take her case to the International Olympic Committee and persuade the organization of its merits.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuade
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The action is a cost-cutting measure, many fans are convinced.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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With Mikkel Damsgaard struggling for consistency and fitness, and record signing Dango Ouattara yet to convince following a summer move from Bournemouth, this is an area that could benefit from strengthening.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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As a ship that hails from Europe, MSC Grandiosa packs international flavor with a chocolatier, macarons, gelato and crepes that satisfy sweet teeth.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Our top overall pick is the Davines Love Smoothing Shampoo Bar, which satisfied both straight- and curly-haired testers.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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