as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
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Recent Examples of convince
However, not everyone is convinced that robotics won't lead to a drop-off in the workforce.
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Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In January, Nuno convinced Taty Castellanos, Pablo Felipe, Adama Traore and Axel Disasi to join the club.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 June 2026
However, online fans new to the race world are convinced that his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, has influenced his fashion-forward outfits since the pair first sparked romance rumors in February 2026.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Now comes the harder part for any team riding the high of a road win, convincing itself nothing has been taken yet.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
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Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In January, Nuno convinced Taty Castellanos, Pablo Felipe, Adama Traore and Axel Disasi to join the club.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 June 2026
However, online fans new to the race world are convinced that his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, has influenced his fashion-forward outfits since the pair first sparked romance rumors in February 2026.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Now comes the harder part for any team riding the high of a road win, convincing itself nothing has been taken yet.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for convince
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convince
Verb
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Some laughed as their classmates persuaded them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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After an emotional meltdown, Ava agrees, hoping to persuade Deborah to change her mind.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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On the third floor, alongside the hotel's Center Pool, is The Sandbox, a refined poolside restaurant with American coastal dishes that will satisfy any of your poolside cravings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In White Mana’s case, the diner’s rise from fair exhibit to real restaurant has brought nationwide attention over the years, but most reviewers agree that its burger cooked over a bed of onions lives up to the hype.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This is a Stanley Cup Final between two franchises that bring it at the concession stands.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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“Convince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convince. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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