as in convincing
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 talking (into)
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Pixar’s cruelest and cleverest trick has been successfully convincing audiences, over several decades, that all kinds of creatures—even inanimate objects—can have rich inner lives.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026 -
Calibration does not mean pretending everything is fine or convincing yourself to ignore real financial gaps.—
Kristin Vance Richards,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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For a service built on impulse viewing, telco deals buy instant reach and built-in billing in price-sensitive markets where persuading users to sign up directly can be hard.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Candidates must position themselves as entertainers, performing for voters rather than persuading them.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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To make this satisfying meal, toss everything in your air fryer and come back 20 minutes later.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Unlike Magazine Dreams, the modest but satisfying Test avoids the lurid descent into violent psychodrama that swerved into hallucinatory Taxi Driver territory and undercut that film’s integrity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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In July, a few dozen more parking spaces will be added to the Shoreline Amphitheater parking lot, bringing the total to about 200 spaces the nonprofit manages.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The National Weather Service office in New Orleans said heavy rains are expected Wednesday night and especially Thursday morning, bringing a possibility of life-threatening flash flooding.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Talking (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20%28into%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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