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as in to contend
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
argued that a bake sale would make a lot less money than a car wash
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
that couple argues so incessantly it's a miracle they're still together
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as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
argued my boss into letting me telecommute for four days a week
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as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
candidates arguing gun control in a nationally televised debate
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as in to confirm
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the security video argues that it was a taller man who entered the building
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Recent Examples of argue
In Syria, Abu Abdullah argued citizens were hoping for a non-sectarian framework for their future government.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Indeed, some analysts remain bullish — for example, ARK Invest famously projects massive long-term upside for Tesla, and Wedbush’s Dan Ives argues that autonomous tech is the holy grail that will eventually vindicate Tesla’s valuation.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The Biden Justice Department sued Texas, arguing that the state was usurping the powers of the federal government, and the case went to a federal appeals court.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
In an interview with Sky Sport before Liverpool’s convincing win over Manchester City earlier this month, Salah—while respecting opposing marksman Erling Haaland’s talents—argued the number nine’s job is more straightforward than hitting the same heights from the wing (German).
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Indeed, some analysts remain bullish — for example, ARK Invest famously projects massive long-term upside for Tesla, and Wedbush’s Dan Ives argues that autonomous tech is the holy grail that will eventually vindicate Tesla’s valuation.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The Biden Justice Department sued Texas, arguing that the state was usurping the powers of the federal government, and the case went to a federal appeals court.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
In an interview with Sky Sport before Liverpool’s convincing win over Manchester City earlier this month, Salah—while respecting opposing marksman Erling Haaland’s talents—argued the number nine’s job is more straightforward than hitting the same heights from the wing (German).
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argue
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Other development experts contend that foreign aid programs, while imperfect, have still made meaningful progress in improving health, education and freedoms.—
Sarah Stroup,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Plaintiffs' attorneys contend Trump's order violates transgender people's rights to equal protection under the Fifth Amendment.—
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arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The 39-year-old victim and her boyfriend, identified by sources as 34-year-old Daquan Spence, bickered over smokes in their apartment on 155th St. near Baisley Blvd.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Without politics to bicker over or political visions to debate, the candidates mostly pitched themselves and their personal connections to the community.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Apparently, the prospect of losing what amounts to a third of the city’s $42 million annual budget and possibly more convinced the city to end its yearslong fight.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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And there’s no good way to convince a starter — especially one like Vandersloot, a five-time All-Star with multiple WNBA assists records — that moving to the bench is the best path forward.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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What’s been learned Some of the documents already released have offered details on the way intelligence services operated at the time, including CIA cables and memos discussing visits by Oswald to the Soviet and Cuban embassies during a trip to Mexico City just weeks before the assassination.—
Jamie Stengle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Subscribe Traders will also be keeping an eye on talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in which they’re expected to discuss, over the phone, a potential 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine and Russia’s conditions for agreeing to a pause in the war.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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The study confirmed that the MMR vaccine did not increase the risk for autism spectrum disorder.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this week, during a meeting with US officials in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russia has offered to participate in nuclear talks between the US and Iran.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq and Donald Judd,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Sunflower seed butter, developers reasoned, would be a profitable use for a domestic crop while serving as an allergen-free alternative to peanut butter.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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Some changes are natural and to be expected, but more severe cases can lead to dementia, a chronic condition that affects memory, language, reasoning abilities and even the ability to perform certain daily activities.—
Dr. Baibing Chen, Contributor,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The new administration’s push to strip EPA’s regulatory powers would resonate beyond U.S. borders, where the global community is fighting to prevent irreversible climate damage.—
Margo T. Oge,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Sympathy for Israelis has dropped in the past few years, as Israel has been led by a hardline right-wing government and, since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, fought a war against the terror group in Gaza with high numbers of casualties.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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Gibson also persuaded the rail network to construct a station at Old Trafford.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Belgium’s new defense minister plans to write a letter in November to around 120,000 citizens who are age 18 to try to persuade at least 500 of them to sign up for voluntary military service.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Argue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argue. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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