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as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the couple's arguments were often loud enough to be heard all over the neighborhood
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as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act
gave a solid argument for the redeeming value of the shockingly violent movie
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the president of the Senate has allotted a week for the argument of the treaty
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as in contention
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
it's my argument that we have too many problems here on earth to concern ourselves with manned trips to Mars
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Recent Examples of argument
Two West Virginia female students and their families came forward with the allegations against one of the trans plaintiffs ahead of oral arguments for the case next week.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Even our arguments are constructive.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
This argument falls apart immediately.
—Michael Szalma, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department received permission from the Supreme Court to help West Virginia and Idaho defend their laws during Tuesday’s oral arguments.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argument
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Opening arguments in a Stanford felony vandalism case began Friday amid sharp disputes over whether political views tied to Israel’s war in Gaza should factor into the trial — an issue that has shaped the case from its earliest stages.—
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Police had initially said the shooting involved a family dispute but gave no specific details.—
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Certainly not satisfied with official explanations of how this came to pass.—
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Tyler went on in her response to provide explanations for each of the violations OCPF auditors noted in the disposition.—
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In the past two decades, much of the often spirited discussion has centered on Michael Jordan and four-time league MVP LeBron James.—
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As an iconic component of downtown infrastructure, the skyway network cannot be separated from broader discussions about the revitalization of downtown.—
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Harbaugh and the Ravens worked their way back into contention and eventually reached Sunday’s winner-take-all matchup as a favorite to beat the Steelers.—
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The Chargers may ultimately rue their Week 17 loss to the Texans, as they were eliminated from contention for the AFC West title and decided to rest Herbert and key contributors in the finale against the Broncos.—
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But by agreeing to disagree on these ideological quarrels, negotiators could manage to find ways to prevent them from triggering unnecessary crises.—
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Police said the quarrel escalated when a 39-year-old man pulled out a gun and shot the victim twice.—
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During pregnancy, common reasons for seeking care include early labor, bleeding, changes in fetal movement, or high blood pressure.—
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One reason the design concept endures is the sink's functionality within the kitchen's larger scheme.—
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Though Andrea — initially convicted of capital murder — was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a mental health facility, debate over what drove her actions continues to this day.—
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The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s greatest player.—
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Scharf repeated his past assertions that the planning commission doesn't usually have jurisdiction over site work and demolition on any project, including those at the White House.—
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Also, Kaishian said, the video and report don’t back up earlier assertions by police that Emile pointed the gun at a rival, or at the cops.—
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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argument. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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