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as in reasoned
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 bickered
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 convinced
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 discussed
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 confirmed
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 argued
If the current fiscal package is estimated to not only cover its costs but grow the economy too, the path is justified, argued Zandi.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
The only Republican senator to join this brief was Murkowski of Alaska, who has argued for limiting the president’s power to impose tariffs without congressional approval.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Attorneys representing the man argued that the ban was unconstitutional in its application.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Before his request for release was denied, federal prosecutors argued the teen posed a public safety and flight risk, according to the Boston Globe, which spoke with the boy’s attorney.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Ali Hemani, who brought the challenge to the law after being indicted under it, argued the law is unconstitutional under the Bruen decision.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement and forensic experts long argued the Boston Strangler murders couldn’t all have been committed by a single person, as the victims varied widely in age and circumstances, and the methods shifted over time.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Lemoine argued that there have indeed been several movements since Art Deco that have been of near or equal resonance, and that served as chapters of the history of design.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Milwaukee advocates have argued for-profit colleges are known to market toward low-income students, veterans, students of color and others.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
The only Republican senator to join this brief was Murkowski of Alaska, who has argued for limiting the president’s power to impose tariffs without congressional approval.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Attorneys representing the man argued that the ban was unconstitutional in its application.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Before his request for release was denied, federal prosecutors argued the teen posed a public safety and flight risk, according to the Boston Globe, which spoke with the boy’s attorney.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Ali Hemani, who brought the challenge to the law after being indicted under it, argued the law is unconstitutional under the Bruen decision.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement and forensic experts long argued the Boston Strangler murders couldn’t all have been committed by a single person, as the victims varied widely in age and circumstances, and the methods shifted over time.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Lemoine argued that there have indeed been several movements since Art Deco that have been of near or equal resonance, and that served as chapters of the history of design.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Milwaukee advocates have argued for-profit colleges are known to market toward low-income students, veterans, students of color and others.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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If Newman couldn’t have killed Scott, the police reasoned, perhaps his brother had.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Gooding reasoned that the law provides an answer to this twist.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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On 33 occasions since 2017, Congress has been forced to pass emergency extensions to the flood insurance program, as lawmakers bickered over budgets and looming shutdowns threatened to disrupt it, according to a letter the National Association of Realtors sent to Congress ahead of the shutdown.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, the companies have bickered about the rise of streaming services, in which the media companies are investing billions of dollars and which lure away cable and satellite customers.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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And by the end of it, we were convinced that this would be a go for us.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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In an April 2021 Vogue Life In Looks interview, the Goop founder discussed why the outfit has remained a fan favorite for decades.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The event orbited around a panel, moderated by TIME’s editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs, that discussed how AI could shape the future of fashion—particularly from a customer’s perspective.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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These measurements confirmed that the metals were not forming nanoparticles but were dispersed as single atoms, chemically bound within the carbon framework in the favourable coordination environment — the secret sauce to their exceptional performance, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The biopsy confirmed ductal carcinoma.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Super Bowl winner contended that with a five-game winning streak, maybe people will start believing more in this Bears team.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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This time, the environmental advocacy group contended that San Diego’s supplemental analysis of the visual impacts of taller buildings, prepared in advance of the 2022 ballot measure, disregarded other consequential environmental factors.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The event was the latest public honoring of North Korean troops who fought in Russia to repel an incursion by Ukrainian forces.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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In his remarks, Sures saluted his late father, who fought in Israel’s War of Independence in 1948.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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But the court was persuaded by the plaintiffs’ counterarguments that reinstatement was feasible, particularly for tennis, which is a spring sport.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lawmakers in the two states still may be persuaded, and the White House push, which has included an Oval Office meeting for Indiana lawmakers and two trips to Indianapolis by Vice President JD Vance, is expected to continue.—
Isabella Volmert,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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