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
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.
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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
Authenticity, not polish, is increasingly what persuades.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 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
The two agents eventually find the victims’ murdered bodies and apprehend the Ku Klux Klan killers after Anderson persuades Ward to discard his high-road rule book in dealing with uncooperative local white folks.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Once the school reopens after an investigation period, Justine wants to resume teaching, but Marcus persuades her to lie low until the anger dies down.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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
Authenticity, not polish, is increasingly what persuades.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 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
The two agents eventually find the victims’ murdered bodies and apprehend the Ku Klux Klan killers after Anderson persuades Ward to discard his high-road rule book in dealing with uncooperative local white folks.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Once the school reopens after an investigation period, Justine wants to resume teaching, but Marcus persuades her to lie low until the anger dies down.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuades
Verb
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Ariana isn’t super keen on talking to the police about her assault at first, but Cooper convinces her to file charges so Johnny can never hurt another woman.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2026
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In the end, Tommy successfully convinces the authorities not to press charges against Cooper.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jeep satisfies your typical consumer who is looking for a usable SUV with a decent price point.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Readers looking for a fresh experience in the new year are likely to find at least something that satisfies their cravings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Persuades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuades. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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