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
For any politician unwilling or unable to persuade the public with facts and strong rebuttals, attacking the messenger becomes the path of least resistance.
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Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Arbitration is also binding, with limited avenues to persuade a judge to vacate an arbitration award.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Holly Szmutko, of Chesterton, persuaded Bonta to promise a proclamation for National Donate Life Month.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The Lebanese are hoping that Israel can be persuaded to hold its fire.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
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Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Arbitration is also binding, with limited avenues to persuade a judge to vacate an arbitration award.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Holly Szmutko, of Chesterton, persuaded Bonta to promise a proclamation for National Donate Life Month.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The Lebanese are hoping that Israel can be persuaded to hold its fire.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuade
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But prosecutors might have a difficult time convincing a jury that the five defendants are guilty of murder, said Linda Parisi, a defense attorney based in Sacramento.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Aside from being a practical closet staple, the reviews really convinced me that this dress is a gem.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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If Lowery takes just a little bit too long to get to the main event, the getting there is still satisfying enough thanks to his stars and their exceptional chemistry.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Two decades on, Christopher Nolan's cinematic magic trick still satisfies.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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