TALKING (INTO) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

talking (into)

verb

present participle of talk (into)

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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The government is trying to appease France's creditors — traders in its bonds — by drastically reducing the country's deficit and convincing lawmakers to approve sweeping spending cuts.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Broccoli and Saltzman began another worldwide search for a new Bond, considering American stars like Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, and Adam West before convincing Connery to return.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of convincing

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And Michael was obviously the most on my case, and there was no persuading him otherwise.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026
But the virus's spread exposes declining vaccination rates, eroding trust in health institutions and growing challenges in persuading people to protect themselves, their children and their communities, experts said.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of persuading

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One major addition will come through a live podcasting space on the exhibition floor, satisfying a request that creators had made for years.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
His questions about Ultron’s Sokovia massacre seem like an excellent chance to fill in Age of Ultron’s plot holes, but Ultron’s answers are snarky, not satisfying.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfying

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Firefighters found flames inside the home and immediately brought the kids out by bringing them down a ladder, according to the city agency.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
In a unanimous vote, the 44 senators present voted to remove Peña for misconduct in office, bringing a dramatic end to one of South America's most stable presidencies.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

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