as in convinces
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 persuades
This leads us to another revelation of decoherence theory, the one that persuades me that Zurek’s theory now tells a complete story.
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Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Most of the passengers are content to wait for the driver to figure things out, but Folarin persuades a passing truck driver to take him and his sons the rest of the way.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Capability alone no longer persuades buyers who now want proof of systems that work quietly in the background while results take the center stage.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Nuremberg explores how authoritarian regimes take over democracies — not by making a detailed intellectual case that persuades on its merits but by validating the power fantasies of those who feel shut out.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
In the final confrontation, Tea persuades Miran to surrender, arguing that doing so will protect his family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Fueled by rage and an insatiable desire for freedom, Isaac persuades Charles to keep the plantation.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Ned persuades the brothers to pursue a path of co-leadership, where Colum will effectively be laird but Dougal will be his right hand and serve as a war-time chieftain when necessary.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Most of the passengers are content to wait for the driver to figure things out, but Folarin persuades a passing truck driver to take him and his sons the rest of the way.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Capability alone no longer persuades buyers who now want proof of systems that work quietly in the background while results take the center stage.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Nuremberg explores how authoritarian regimes take over democracies — not by making a detailed intellectual case that persuades on its merits but by validating the power fantasies of those who feel shut out.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
In the final confrontation, Tea persuades Miran to surrender, arguing that doing so will protect his family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Fueled by rage and an insatiable desire for freedom, Isaac persuades Charles to keep the plantation.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Ned persuades the brothers to pursue a path of co-leadership, where Colum will effectively be laird but Dougal will be his right hand and serve as a war-time chieftain when necessary.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuades
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Javier Bardem plays Ruben, the boss of an underdog racing team who convinces Sonny to return to the sport to partner with and mentor rookie driver Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris).—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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Concerned about corporate image and dwindling morale, the store manager convinces a group of employees to stay overnight to investigate these occurrences.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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But the Department of Health Care Services also commissioned one additional option to increase the capacity for initial training, hiring UCSD to create ASCEND, a free and self-paced online program that satisfies the requirement.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Redlands school officials said the suspension of privileges will remain in place until a student satisfies certain conditions, such as attending a session of Saturday school or performing four hours of community service.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Persuades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuades. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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