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as in contends
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 bickers
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 convinces
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 discusses
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 confirms
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 argues
As Nicholas Royle argues, the scene of Cinna’s death can easily be treated as a version of Julius Caesar in miniature.
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JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Colombia also argues that the river boundary has shifted, placing Santa Rosa in its territory.
—Isa Cardona, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Nicklaus further argues that O’Brien defamed him by suggesting to company clients that the 85-year-old was exhibiting signs of dementia.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The White House argues the commission does not have jurisdiction over demolition of a federal building, only the construction process.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
However, Neuhauser argues that the framework will help women across party lines come together who would otherwise turn their backs if the organization stood in one lane.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2025
In a field chasing million-qubit dreams, Marchenkova argues that a hundred working qubits — and a solid plan — are what really matter.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
But truths go ignored, the film argues, when everyone prefers inventing realities for themselves.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The Goldman team argues that when deployed properly, the productivity gains from AI will far exceed the investment currently going into it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Colombia also argues that the river boundary has shifted, placing Santa Rosa in its territory.
—Isa Cardona, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Nicklaus further argues that O’Brien defamed him by suggesting to company clients that the 85-year-old was exhibiting signs of dementia.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The White House argues the commission does not have jurisdiction over demolition of a federal building, only the construction process.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
However, Neuhauser argues that the framework will help women across party lines come together who would otherwise turn their backs if the organization stood in one lane.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2025
In a field chasing million-qubit dreams, Marchenkova argues that a hundred working qubits — and a solid plan — are what really matter.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
But truths go ignored, the film argues, when everyone prefers inventing realities for themselves.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The Goldman team argues that when deployed properly, the productivity gains from AI will far exceed the investment currently going into it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argues
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Price contends the Jameson portion of the USGS report is outdate and inaccurate, pointing to a much more recent 2025 third-party review from Sproule ERCE energy consultants that estimates the Jameson basin could hold 9 billion net barrels of recoverable crude oil.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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First, the union contends that the employees hired after the equity increase was made have no obligation to repay any money.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Tormented by visions of the Grabber and her deceased mother, Gwen convinces Finney to join her at a Christian youth camp where their mom once worked.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, Kate ultimately convinces Trowbridge to pour cement over the Russian sub.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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The trio discusses Ohtani’s superlative success, not just on the field but off it.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere in the podcast, Shallow discusses her penchant for using femininity and flirtation as reality TV weapons, and how that nickname cast a shadow on her real-life relationships.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The teaser also confirms the return of cast members Taylor Frankie Paul, Jessi Ngatikaura, Demi Engemann, Whitney Leavitt, Jennifer Affleck, Layla Taylor and Miranda McWhorter.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The find confirms that tool-using humans could have witnessed the eruption from a safe distance; survivors recorded the event in the story told by the Gunditjmara people who have lived continuously in the region of Australia’s youngest volcanoes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The complaint asserts that the transfer was a deliberate attempt to disrupt Holt’s legal advocacy on behalf of himself and other inmates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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And Doctorow asserts Amazon began charging merchants junk fees.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The court fights all proved futile, however.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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This included people rushing the field, fights breaking out and some of the crowd panicking.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cherry persuades Harriet to publicly expose Laura, to talk to journalists and manufacture a viral story.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Argues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argues. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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