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as in believing
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as in persuaded
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as in satisfied
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 convinced
Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Parents are even more convinced, studies show.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Over the course of the first two episodes, Rachel becomes increasingly convinced that the family, beyond being simply unwelcoming, is actually trying to kill her.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Some film veterans are less convinced.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
As this increasingly audacious killer develops a devoted following among the city’s powerless, Bishop becomes convinced these murders connect back to SF’s most powerful man, his own father, Lincoln Graves (Malkovich).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
But not everyone is convinced bosses will be so generous.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Loeb, however, isn’t convinced of their conclusion.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
But even in the long term, folks are not convinced that there's going to be an improvement in the economy and also that larger increase in gas prices.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Jeannot and Kastelic also convinced Sturm to keep Jeremy Swayman in net despite a three-goal hole after 20 minutes.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s one version of the finale where Sinatra has invested all this money, hoping and being convinced that this thing, Alex, is going to mess with time somehow.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
It's done with such seriousness and attention to detail you’d almost be convinced this moon mission succeeded 19 years before Apollo 11's monumental landing.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That's because overall, a slim majority of voters are not convinced there are negative health impacts from vaccines.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Vilma Moreno from Lewisville said the conference had convinced her to support Paxton, despite voting for Cornyn in March.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
If convinced, the dicastery sends the case to the pope, who signs a decree saying the candidate can be beatified.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Other honchos are not so convinced about going it aloe in Europe, however.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Parents are even more convinced, studies show.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Over the course of the first two episodes, Rachel becomes increasingly convinced that the family, beyond being simply unwelcoming, is actually trying to kill her.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Some film veterans are less convinced.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
As this increasingly audacious killer develops a devoted following among the city’s powerless, Bishop becomes convinced these murders connect back to SF’s most powerful man, his own father, Lincoln Graves (Malkovich).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
But not everyone is convinced bosses will be so generous.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Loeb, however, isn’t convinced of their conclusion.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
But even in the long term, folks are not convinced that there's going to be an improvement in the economy and also that larger increase in gas prices.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Mom convinced her to continue playing.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Jeannot and Kastelic also convinced Sturm to keep Jeremy Swayman in net despite a three-goal hole after 20 minutes.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s one version of the finale where Sinatra has invested all this money, hoping and being convinced that this thing, Alex, is going to mess with time somehow.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
It's done with such seriousness and attention to detail you’d almost be convinced this moon mission succeeded 19 years before Apollo 11's monumental landing.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That's because overall, a slim majority of voters are not convinced there are negative health impacts from vaccines.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Vilma Moreno from Lewisville said the conference had convinced her to support Paxton, despite voting for Cornyn in March.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
If convinced, the dicastery sends the case to the pope, who signs a decree saying the candidate can be beatified.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convinced
Adjective
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The non-believing partner may start to emotionally withdraw from the other, purely out of self-preservation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The jury found that the trooper and another radioed a false location to headquarters before entering the apartment, and one of them decided to plant a gun at the scene afterward before his partner persuaded him against it.—
Lawrence Mower,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The jury found that the trooper and another radioed a false location to headquarters before entering the apartment, and one of them decided to plant a gun at the scene afterward before his partner persuaded him against it.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gemini May 21 – June 20 The universe favors clear, confident messages.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 The universe favors clear, confident messages.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Miami also declined to offer Jovic, though there’s no indication that his inclusion would have satisfied Phoenix.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s going to be a learning curve here for people for sure.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
2 Apr. 2026
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The abundance of light that Koestenbaum sheds on the rabbi is humorous, sure, but also humanistic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Several people wept and swayed.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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When betting on a startup’s future potential, Graham is typically more swayed by his impression of its founders than the idea behind their business, the co-founder of startup accelerator Y Combinator wrote in a series of posts on social media platform X on August 10.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Liman allowed three of the 13 legal claims — including breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation — Lively brought against her director and costar Baldoni to proceed to trial.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Separately, the county board of supervisors has hired outside legal counsel to guide them on how to respond to allegations that the sheriff perjured himself during a deposition in a First Amendment lawsuit brought against him by one of his own deputies.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Takeaway With Generation Alpha, expect to see a new group of people who are more accepting of differences, more socially adept, tech-savvy, and perhaps more cognizant of complex issues like climate change.—
Sarah Cottrell,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mennonites tend to be more accepting of modern life than the Amish, though the two groups share similar beliefs and practices, People magazine reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Convinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinced. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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