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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
The River City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 614 argued the 242-page agreement alters working conditions of officers and has the potential to erode the union’s collective bargaining capabilities.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The president-elect’s son argued that Bostic should have been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom – not the likes of Hillary Clinton and George Soros, who President Biden presented the nation’s highest civilian honor to Sunday.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
It has been argued that the nearby Stones of Stenness is the earliest stone circle in Britain, a few hundred years older than Stonehenge.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Most of the residents who spoke ahead of the council’s vote last month argued that Chan represented the status quo, was overpaid and had failed at his job.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
Filings questioning the constitutionality and arbitrariness of the death penalty were just some of the similar motions Taylor lodged and argued in Kohberger’s criminal case.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
Frederick Douglass argued here before packed houses of abolitionists in 1849 and 1858.
—Michael Snyder, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
That effort was partially targeted at changing the makeup of the Legislature, which proponents argued does not represent the will of the public.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
His lawyers have argued that a president's immunity from criminal proceedings extends to the transition period — the time between the election and inauguration.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The president-elect’s son argued that Bostic should have been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom – not the likes of Hillary Clinton and George Soros, who President Biden presented the nation’s highest civilian honor to Sunday.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
It has been argued that the nearby Stones of Stenness is the earliest stone circle in Britain, a few hundred years older than Stonehenge.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Most of the residents who spoke ahead of the council’s vote last month argued that Chan represented the status quo, was overpaid and had failed at his job.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
Filings questioning the constitutionality and arbitrariness of the death penalty were just some of the similar motions Taylor lodged and argued in Kohberger’s criminal case.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
Frederick Douglass argued here before packed houses of abolitionists in 1849 and 1858.
—Michael Snyder, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
That effort was partially targeted at changing the makeup of the Legislature, which proponents argued does not represent the will of the public.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
His lawyers have argued that a president's immunity from criminal proceedings extends to the transition period — the time between the election and inauguration.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Yes, Rupert Murdoch lost an epic courtroom battle with his kids over his media empire (during which actual Succession plot lines were discussed), but the Fox News mogul also suffered a rare defeat in TV news.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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Victories like the one over Manchester City – a performance discussed at length in this previous column – have been all too rare, with the team picking up too many draws and too many injuries.Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The studio has confirmed that its Prime Video has exclusively licensed an upcoming documentary film on the former and incoming first lady that will be directed by Ratner.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
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Carter’s press secretary Jody Powell contended that journalistic attack dogs foamed at the mouth.Amber Roessner / Made by History, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
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Attorneys for the city contended that the Municipal Court's recording practices do not violate the state law and that Legal Action of Wisconsin was trying to expand the scope of the law to include recording more hearings than required.Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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Borges also persuaded the detective ultimately responsible for Muller’s arrest, Misty Carausu, to come.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ivana persuaded him to drop his matching plum-colored suits and shoes back in the late ‘70s.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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While some alerts can be automatically verified and addressed with the right software, many still require manual investigation, including information gathering and thorough checks.Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Third Down Conversions Another area where the first-round winners asserted their dominance was on third-down conversions.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the end, Myanmar's reform project did not fail, as some have asserted, but was brutally derailed.Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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White and McGregor have insisted the former will return to the Octagon in 2025, but perhaps this fight with Jake or Logan could precede his return to the UFC.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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