as in convinced
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 talked (into)
Verb
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Halbach's family members told PEOPLE that they are convinced of Avery's guilt, however.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025 -
Brittany Rush’s mom and sister, both health care workers, convinced her to get health insurance.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Andrew had what was viewed as a cast-iron lease, but was persuaded to abandon it.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The impact of the project on the club’s balance sheet has been pronounced, so much so that Laporta persuaded socios to temporarily suspend article 67 of the club’s statutes, which limits the level of debt Barcelona can carry.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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After those negotiations in Lisbon, Berrada headed back to Manchester satisfied an agreement had been verbally struck — a story The Athletic broke via sources in Portugal, with the United CEO learning mid-flight that the news was out.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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None have adequately satisfied the Royals’ needs.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Talked (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked%20%28into%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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