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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
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Polling, however, shows that the public is not quite convinced.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
But other researchers aren’t completely convinced of this new idea.
—Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 29 May 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 (John Malkovich).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 May 2026
As higher ed scrambles to figure out the benefits and harms of AI, the CSU offers an early look at what happens when an administration commits to a technology that its own community isn't convinced will improve education.
—Lee V. Gaines, NPR, 25 May 2026
Hubbard, though, remained convinced that the need for new opioid-addiction treatments, as well as the potential benefits for veterans, made ibogaine the ultimate bipartisan psychedelic.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Moore and her stylist Brad Goreski made headlines for her turns on the red carpet, yet I was most convinced by her in a Jacquemus dress with rainbow confetti that appeared as if the polka dots on her frock had jumped into the air at a photocall.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
My parents would wake up convinced the house was burning.
—Gil West, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Adams, convinced that the group was no longer believable, gave a tell-all interview to a reporter at Vanity Fair, calling Eternal Values a cult and exposing Mierers practice of charging members thousands of dollars for cheap gemstones and crystals.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
Sometimes a woman passing by would grow suspicious, convinced that the girl who was sobbing so hard was my younger sister.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Progress made would be carried over to a purchase of the $40 game if players are convinced to stay on board.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But not everyone is convinced that egg freezing is such a gift to young women.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Not everyone is convinced that protecting your peace is the healthy choice it’s marketed as.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Neither Jackson nor Stapleton are convinced his story is over.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
Even when Tottenham made a positive start to the campaign, their fans were far from convinced, and this home defeat was a good example of why.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Adjective
The people who disagree with you are reading their own custom edition, equally convinced, equally fed.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Polling, however, shows that the public is not quite convinced.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
But other researchers aren’t completely convinced of this new idea.
—Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 29 May 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 (John Malkovich).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 May 2026
As higher ed scrambles to figure out the benefits and harms of AI, the CSU offers an early look at what happens when an administration commits to a technology that its own community isn't convinced will improve education.
—Lee V. Gaines, NPR, 25 May 2026
Hubbard, though, remained convinced that the need for new opioid-addiction treatments, as well as the potential benefits for veterans, made ibogaine the ultimate bipartisan psychedelic.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Moore and her stylist Brad Goreski made headlines for her turns on the red carpet, yet I was most convinced by her in a Jacquemus dress with rainbow confetti that appeared as if the polka dots on her frock had jumped into the air at a photocall.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
My parents would wake up convinced the house was burning.
—Gil West, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Verb
According to Marcia, George was convinced he’d be laughed out of Hollywood because in the original script characters were running around and shooting at one another and nobody was getting hurt.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Adams, convinced that the group was no longer believable, gave a tell-all interview to a reporter at Vanity Fair, calling Eternal Values a cult and exposing Mierers practice of charging members thousands of dollars for cheap gemstones and crystals.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
Sometimes a woman passing by would grow suspicious, convinced that the girl who was sobbing so hard was my younger sister.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Progress made would be carried over to a purchase of the $40 game if players are convinced to stay on board.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But not everyone is convinced that egg freezing is such a gift to young women.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Not everyone is convinced that protecting your peace is the healthy choice it’s marketed as.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Neither Jackson nor Stapleton are convinced his story is over.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
Even when Tottenham made a positive start to the campaign, their fans were far from convinced, and this home defeat was a good example of why.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 25 May 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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Pollock persuaded Cineplex Odeon to invest in the film, limiting Universal’s risk.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Some laughed as their classmates persuaded them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Dwayne Johnson is a confident guy and has donned any number of ridiculous guises during his Saturday Night Live hosting gigs over the years.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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At the same time, the sheer volume of data and the lack of trust in it leave many business leaders unable to make timely, confident decisions, exactly when speed and alignment matter most in today’s industrial environment.—
Dustin Johnson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Personals like this one may feel like a relic—Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji, New York’s mayor and his wife, met on Hinge, after all—but love and lust have been satisfied by column inches since the 1800s.—
Zara Meerza,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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State court records show Blueprint satisfied the judgment by last April.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When the fabric is right, your comfort is sure to follow — but choosing pieces that are also work-appropriate is trickier.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Make sure the belt doesn't move, push your knees out into the belt, and hold.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Most teams, in fact, decided from the start that pitchers were not in the best position and were liable to be too emotionally swayed to be entrusted with ABS challenges.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The significance of beef here extends well beyond economics and cuisines, but historians often describe Texas’ barbecue culture as a reflection of the state’s layered immigration history – traditions brought by communities that shaped Texas over generations.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Christine Russo, sister of The Crash victim Dominic Russo, is infuriated the Netflix documentary has brought fame to her brother's killer, Mackenzie Shirilla.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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That really felt full circle with Shyanne being more accepting.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Americans are now more accepting of nuclear energy plants in their communities than data centers, Gallup has found.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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“Convinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinced. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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