as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
the salesman talked us into buying a new vacuum
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk (into)
Verb
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His expression suddenly changed, as if he’d been caught off guard and had been expecting to have to work hard to convince me to write about the case.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Hamilton, convinced that salvaging his fiscal reputation required him to air his personal failings, published a lengthy tract, baring all.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Vulnerable, the hefty game bonus would persuade me to issue an invitation.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Witkoff, who has labored on Middle East diplomacy since January alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, persuaded Kushner to lend a hand.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Egg, Pesto, and Mozzarella Sandwich The egg, pesto, and mozzarella sandwich can help satisfy you until your next meal or snack.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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An agreement to revise the charter system in ways that satisfy both sides, and other teams, could be a pathway to a deal.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Talk (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20%28into%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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