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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
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Her ultimate goal is to be part of the Taylor Swift musical all Swifties are convinced is coming soon.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
What’s even scarier is the Blue Oval seems convinced that the Mustang GTD could do even better.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Still, several factors have convinced DeSanctis the tide will continue turning in 2025, including a strong earnings growth outlook, attractive valuations relative to large cap and an easing interest rate environment.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The judge also wasn’t convinced by Target’s arguments to change the case venue to Minnesota since Target’s shareholder’s meetings were not held in the state over the last four years.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Now, emerging from bankruptcy, the company has convinced the city to support its even larger AI supercomputer.
—Sarah Emerson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In the first episode of Sex and the City, a skeptical Carrie Bradshaw was convinced that romance is dead in New York City.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
The company even convinced legendary filmmaker James Cameron to join its board of directors.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
Westwood convinced the second teenager to undress for a Greek mythology scene.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Her ultimate goal is to be part of the Taylor Swift musical all Swifties are convinced is coming soon.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
What’s even scarier is the Blue Oval seems convinced that the Mustang GTD could do even better.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Still, several factors have convinced DeSanctis the tide will continue turning in 2025, including a strong earnings growth outlook, attractive valuations relative to large cap and an easing interest rate environment.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The judge also wasn’t convinced by Target’s arguments to change the case venue to Minnesota since Target’s shareholder’s meetings were not held in the state over the last four years.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Now, emerging from bankruptcy, the company has convinced the city to support its even larger AI supercomputer.
—Sarah Emerson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In the first episode of Sex and the City, a skeptical Carrie Bradshaw was convinced that romance is dead in New York City.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
The company even convinced legendary filmmaker James Cameron to join its board of directors.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convinced
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Some members have been persuaded to vote yes.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shelton views the previous numbers negatively, but the bet here is that she could be persuaded to view them positively, all the while wishing that wealth gains going to the top percentile were higher.John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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But while these global companies appeared confident in their strategies, tariffs could significantly hinder smaller brands.Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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In fact, a 2023 survey by College Pulse found that only 49% of college students feel confident about their career prospects.Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Neame, while hopeful of another franchise, isn’t sure the spy thriller will get as far as his multi-generational drama set in a Yorkshire country house and around the lives of the Crawley family and their staff.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ichiro is an all-time great and a sure first-ballot selection.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
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While the Senate typically confirms nominees brought for a vote, for more than three decades, every former president has had at least one Cabinet nominee withdraw their name from consideration.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There seems to be a more accepting atmosphere around Trump in 2024, as opposed to his 2016 victory, which many viewed as a fluke.Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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His point — which is accurate, if a little reductive — is that Tommy grew up in a less accepting time.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Oren — handsome, overconfident — was an obvious contender.James D. Walsh, Curbed, 12 Aug. 2024
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Republicans, with their congenitally overconfident candidate and an entire political operation premised on telling the Republican electorate that Trump’s defeat is literally impossible, have a different problem.Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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In an Instagram Story uploaded later that evening, Elian Soto filmed his unsuspecting brother, who was in a hot tub at the time, as Soto was doused by friends with a liquid that appeared to be alcohol.Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Presumably some unsuspecting soul in the front seats will be clutching Mr. Inge’s clothing tonight.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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Their unquestioning, immovable fealty is frightening.Neil A. Grauer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2024
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If Trump’s party was no longer delivering wins, then maybe his opponents didn’t need to show him such unquestioning loyalty.Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 9 Nov. 2023
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“Convinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinced. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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