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
And just like that, Young had his groove back: Throwing in rhythm, anticipating receivers coming open, making off-platform throws — all the things that had convinced the Panthers to trade DJ Moore and four high draft picks to Chicago to take Young at No. 1.
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Joseph Person, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The scammer convinced the woman to send copious amounts of money to help cover Pitt’s kidney treatment.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Haidt may have told the students that no one was hurt by Mark and Julie’s tryst, but, Gray concludes, this assurance didn’t convince them.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
That was enough to convince McVay to rest Stafford against the Seahawks, and keep the 16th-year pro out of harm’s way.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Joseph Person, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The scammer convinced the woman to send copious amounts of money to help cover Pitt’s kidney treatment.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Haidt may have told the students that no one was hurt by Mark and Julie’s tryst, but, Gray concludes, this assurance didn’t convince them.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
That was enough to convince McVay to rest Stafford against the Seahawks, and keep the 16th-year pro out of harm’s way.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convince
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Sometimes, for example, rogue loan officers or real estate agents persuade an elderly homeowner to sign false loan documents and keep the proceeds for themselves.LEW SICHELMAN, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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As Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on all Chinese imports, China agreeing to sell TikTok to a US buyer could help persuade Trump to diminish those blows, the thinking goes.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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After that, Plowright enjoyed a career resurgence at the age of 60, satisfying both upmarket tastes and more commercial fare.Pan Pylas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ah, the foot mask that launched a thousand gross, yet oddly satisfying videos.Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
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In my own experience, one of the most rewarding projects involved a renewable energy startup aiming to bring affordable solar energy to rural areas.Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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And both franchises have asked the NHL to bring an outdoor game — or two, in this case — to the Sunshine State for many years.Tim Reynolds, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Convince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convince. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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