as in to win (over)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpersuade
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Another factor that might hamper Chelsea’s attempts to persuade Rak-Sakyi to stay is what has happened to his brother, Jesurun.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025 -
The administration is expected to return to the Supreme Court quickly in an effort to persuade the justices to lift their temporary order.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Scammers convince you to take cash to a bitcoin ATM Her story highlights one huge red flag that consumers must watch out for these days — how scammers are convincing you to take cash to a crypto ATM at the local party store, gas station or grocery.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Behind the Southern delegates’ suspicion was a kind of post-October 7th trauma: John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry, in 1859, had convinced the South that the Black population was poised to rise up in bloody rebellion if given the chance.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Alvarado needed two pitches to end the game, inducing a lineout from Marlins infielder Xavier Edwards to preserve an 11-10 win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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If it's needed, wnt signaling may also be reactivated during regeneration after the loss of major portions of the animal, inducing the blastema to form new tail structures.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Correlation With Peer Earnings Peer performance can sometimes influence a stock’s post-earnings reaction; pricing effects may even start before the announcement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Researchers have identified 17 modifiable factors—things within your control—that can influence your risk of developing three major brain diseases: stroke, dementia, and late-life depression.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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During a hearing on Monday, Sweeney expressed skepticism that the 24 hours notice that the administration had pledged to provide would satisfy the U.S. Supreme Court's April 7 order requiring migrants be given the opportunity to challenge their removals in court.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Each sandwich is crafted with 100 percent real butter, the best real cheese, fresh-baked bread and real garlic for a crispy, cheesy, satisfying bite every time.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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The showdown is the most significant legal challenge brought against Meta in the company's roughly 20-year history.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Greer said that the levies, which have sent global markets into a tailspin, have brought around 50 countries to the negotiating table to discuss changing their barriers to trade.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Greer said that the levies, which have sent global markets into a tailspin, have brought around 50 countries to the negotiating table to discuss changing their barriers to trade.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Dolce Vita opened its first Florida store at Aventura in November selling trending footwear.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The quick-service restaurant sells birria burritos, street tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas and more.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Overpersuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpersuade. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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