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as in reasoned
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
argued that a bake sale would make a lot less money than a car wash
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as in bickered
to express different opinions about something often angrily
that couple argues so incessantly it's a miracle they're still together
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as in convinced
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
argued my boss into letting me telecommute for four days a week
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as in discussed
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
candidates arguing gun control in a nationally televised debate
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as in confirmed
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the security video argues that it was a taller man who entered the building
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Recent Examples of argued
Tepper argued that over time, the move would reduce funding for public high schools, necessitating cuts that were likely to affect their football programs.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Failure to do so, Bush argued, would push talented researchers into private industry.
—Trysh Travis / Made By History, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
But hemp farmers have long argued that these regulations were excessive – and in 2018, Congress agreed.
—Katharine Neill Harris, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The administration has now surpassed what even the strongest proponents of presidential power may have once argued.
—Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit argued that any government policy based solely on common sense was an unconstitutional violation of freedom of association under the First Amendment.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
The two had argued the court committed several legal errors and violated their constitutional rights during their separate trials.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
During a two-day public proceeding that followed the closed hearing last month, the defense argued that the FBI violated Kohberger's Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
The president-elect’s son argued that Bostic should have been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom – not the likes of Hillary Clinton and George Soros, who President Biden presented the nation’s highest civilian honor to Sunday.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Failure to do so, Bush argued, would push talented researchers into private industry.
—Trysh Travis / Made By History, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
But hemp farmers have long argued that these regulations were excessive – and in 2018, Congress agreed.
—Katharine Neill Harris, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The administration has now surpassed what even the strongest proponents of presidential power may have once argued.
—Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit argued that any government policy based solely on common sense was an unconstitutional violation of freedom of association under the First Amendment.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
The two had argued the court committed several legal errors and violated their constitutional rights during their separate trials.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
During a two-day public proceeding that followed the closed hearing last month, the defense argued that the FBI violated Kohberger's Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
The president-elect’s son argued that Bostic should have been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom – not the likes of Hillary Clinton and George Soros, who President Biden presented the nation’s highest civilian honor to Sunday.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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Other users on Reddit discussed vaping aboard planes.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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The agency has confirmed approximately 66 cases in humans in the last year with most causing mild illnesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Carter Center also confirmed the news in a message shared on X (formerly Twitter).—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Carter’s press secretary Jody Powell contended that journalistic attack dogs foamed at the mouth.—
Amber Roessner / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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Attorneys for the city contended that the Municipal Court's recording practices do not violate the state law and that Legal Action of Wisconsin was trying to expand the scope of the law to include recording more hearings than required.—
Alison Dirr,
Journal Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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Our publicist persuaded the New York Times to do an article on the hundredth anniversary of La Bohème and its staying power as reflected by Rent.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Convinced that sunken treasures were hidden beneath what was about to become three high-rise buildings, the amateur river detectives donned hard hats and persuaded a backhoe operator to let them onto the site.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The post, verified by Variety, said that texts and documents obtained did not intend to smear the actress.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.—
Jeremy Vaughan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Huang asserted that the groundbreaking model will actually require more computation than many in the industry thought.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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In May 2024, they were even seen dancing alongside each other at a public event in which the dictator asserted Zimbabwe's intention to compete for the hosting rights of the 2027 Cricket World Cup.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Innies insisted on exploring the outside world.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hamas has insisted on sticking to the initial framework signed with Israel in January, which would have seen parties move to a second phase on March 1.—
Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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