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as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the couple's arguments were often loud enough to be heard all over the neighborhood
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as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act
gave a solid argument for the redeeming value of the shockingly violent movie
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the president of the Senate has allotted a week for the argument of the treaty
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as in contention
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
it's my argument that we have too many problems here on earth to concern ourselves with manned trips to Mars
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Recent Examples of argument
Friday's notice may invalidate that part of the legal argument, said Daniel Graham, a partner at McDermott Will & Emery and leader of their government contracts group.
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Maya Goldman, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
During oral arguments on Wednesday, liberal and conservative justices alike appeared sympathetic to Marlean Ames, a straight, white, cisgender woman who claims she was denied a promotion within the Ohio Department of Youth Services in favor of a less qualified woman who is a lesbian.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
What To Know Fallout from the explosive argument has been swift from the White House, with a report from Reuters that Trump will look to accelerate efforts to investigate waste, fraud and abuse involving U.S. aid in Ukraine.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The argument against keeping Dalton The Panthers are projected to have roughly $20 million in salary cap space this offseason, according to Over The Cap.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
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Maya Goldman, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
During oral arguments on Wednesday, liberal and conservative justices alike appeared sympathetic to Marlean Ames, a straight, white, cisgender woman who claims she was denied a promotion within the Ohio Department of Youth Services in favor of a less qualified woman who is a lesbian.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
What To Know Fallout from the explosive argument has been swift from the White House, with a report from Reuters that Trump will look to accelerate efforts to investigate waste, fraud and abuse involving U.S. aid in Ukraine.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The argument against keeping Dalton The Panthers are projected to have roughly $20 million in salary cap space this offseason, according to Over The Cap.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argument
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According to one source, Heath has said that the interaction exemplifies the way acts of kindness have been weaponized against himself, Baldoni, and others in the dispute.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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Obviously, his status and the outcome of his most recent contract dispute with the team could affect what the Rams do in the draft, for any number of reasons.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Though multiple explanations for the defendants’ actions were offered at the trial, nothing quite fit.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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One likely explanation for this diplomatic bias is the training data.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Following Trump's conversation with Putin last week, Trump floated a potential meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia to kick off ceasefire discussions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Study which posts grab attention, who comments first, what topics spark discussion.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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What happened then, and why, is a matter of contention, but the result is that Terry’s brother, Kent, ended up in control of Black’s Barbecue and the family split into two factions that, more than a decade later, are still not on speaking terms.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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After Michigan State broke the conference title race wide open by winning at Michigan on Friday night, Wisconsin had a chance to step into the thick of contention.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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The public quarrel between Trump and Zelenskyy began after Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The public quarrel between New Zealand and Cook Islands — which share a passport, a military and constitutional ties — was a victory for Beijing’s efforts to woo Pacific leaders and a blow to Western countries’ efforts to counter China’s sway, analysts said.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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For that reason, Richardson usually doesn't agree to sit down for other productions.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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For some reason, filmmakers have long been of the opinion that hired assassins are just like us, worried about such things as getting older and job security.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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The film, which won big at the Golden Globes, was previously embroiled in controversy over its use of artificial intelligence in dialect, with Corbet giving an assertive defense of his performers amid the debate.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Macron has been pushing Europe to hold a debate on the role that French nuclear weapons can play in the continent's defense, which could pressure the U.K. to follow suit.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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But one commenter disagreed with the assertion that making kids pay rent sets them back.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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The truth of these assertions will remain to be seen until cars arrive on British roads in March.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argument. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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