1
as in disputes
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 explanations
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 discussions
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 contentions
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 arguments
After the initial contact, Eggleston would typically receive a packet with letters from acquaintances and other information to substantiate their arguments for the Justice Department review.
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The government immediately appealed the ruling to the Eleventh Circuit, and the oral arguments were heard in October of this year.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Like much of Hardy’s work, the novel is not subtle in its political arguments, but the writing is at times quite funny too.
—Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Other athletes can rely on the Pavia ruling as persuasive authority to challenge eligibility restrictions and use advocacy materials by Pavia’s attorneys to strengthen their legal arguments.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
When relationships end without clarity, the unresolved elements can lead to mental looping—replaying conversations, analyzing arguments or imagining alternative outcomes.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Last month, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether banning essential health care for trans youth is constitutional.
—Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes The Fulcrum (tns), arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Such arguments over water in the Delta have long pitted California farmers and agricultural water districts against environmental groups, fishing advocates and Native tribes.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
An attorney could adapt Pavia’s arguments to fit a challenge to initial eligibility rules, which include assorted academic requirements.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The government immediately appealed the ruling to the Eleventh Circuit, and the oral arguments were heard in October of this year.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Like much of Hardy’s work, the novel is not subtle in its political arguments, but the writing is at times quite funny too.
—Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Other athletes can rely on the Pavia ruling as persuasive authority to challenge eligibility restrictions and use advocacy materials by Pavia’s attorneys to strengthen their legal arguments.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
When relationships end without clarity, the unresolved elements can lead to mental looping—replaying conversations, analyzing arguments or imagining alternative outcomes.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Last month, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether banning essential health care for trans youth is constitutional.
—Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes The Fulcrum (tns), arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Such arguments over water in the Delta have long pitted California farmers and agricultural water districts against environmental groups, fishing advocates and Native tribes.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
An attorney could adapt Pavia’s arguments to fit a challenge to initial eligibility rules, which include assorted academic requirements.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguments
Noun
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There are a couple of possible explanations.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
23 Dec. 2024
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Concerns about privacy, national security and government transparency have escalated, with local officials like Herd seeking clearer explanations about the origins and purposes of these aerial operations.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Authentic leaders take a coaching approach to one-on-one discussions.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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To effectively cut through the clutter strewn about in far too many Jackson-Allen discussions, Zrebiec and Graham limit their talking points to the 2024 campaign.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Economic progress is the happy end result of disagreements expressed.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Despite disagreements with Martin over the party platform, Engelhart said Martin is the best candidate in the running.—
Dana Ferguson,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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Carrying Global Market Hopes Industry projections lend further weight to assertions that India may well carry the hopes of the wider crude market.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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Throwing out data Nevertheless, there are some CEOs — a minority, but a vocal one — who keep saying remote and flexible work just doesn’t work; studies keep proving those assertions wrong.—
Sarah Green Carmichael,
The Mercury News,
27 Dec. 2024
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Chiles won team gold at the Paris Olympics but became embroiled in one of the biggest controversies of the Games when she was instructed to give up her individual floor exercise bronze medal to Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu after a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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This year’s ceremony is the second under new leadership after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was dissolved following controversies including allegations the HFPA had no Black members, ran smear campaigns and engaged in questionable financial practices.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The clinic's specialists can create a plan that produces the most pleasing and natural outcomes thanks to thorough consultations.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Benefit of a Bald Body Over the years, several hypotheses have been proposed.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
20 Dec. 2024
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Some hypotheses suggest the site served as a ceremonial or religious center, possibly involving funerary rituals, as evidenced by nearby Neolithic burials.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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These altercations have raised concerns that the United States, a longtime ally of the Philippines, could become involved in a potential conflict.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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College players are meant to be taught to control their emotions when things boil over into physical altercations.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Arguments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguments. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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