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as in contends
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 bickers
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 convinces
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 discusses
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 confirms
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 argues
The White House argues this video shows Ross was hit by Good's car.
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
The addition of those provisions, the lawsuit argues, violated a requirement in the Missouri Constitution that laws only deal with one subject.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit argues the freeze violated federal law, including the Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional limits on executive power and how Congress appropriates funds.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Quinn English, founder of FreeQuinnt Flyer, argues that earning well requires more intention.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The alleged lack of transparency, the filing argues, hurt stockholders when issues with its Alpha launch vehicle and the market came to light.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Wubble then negotiates a deal and offers a one-time payment for their work, at rates Roy argues are more competitive than other companies offering music streaming services.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Wilcox argues in her lawsuit that Texas election law wasn’t correctly followed, and that she should be allowed to remain on the primary ballot.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
In his petition, Wassef argues his Florida license will be adversely affected by the pending disciplinary charges if the case is permitted to proceed to a full disciplinary hearing.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argues
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The company contends the town rejected the plan without citing any safety or health hazard.—
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The filing contends that last year the Los Angeles Superior Court granted Ye’s motion to release the lien from the bond and awarded him attorneys fees.—
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The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.—
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Malik convinces him to come home with them by getting Ryan to eat a Starburst out of his hand.—
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The best bars are full of an undefinable spirit, something that draws people in and convinces them to linger.—
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Continue reading … PUT ON NOTICE – Trump discusses expansion of drug cartel crackdown, issues grim warning to Iran.—
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Zhao discusses the grieving mother’s inability to let Hamnet go.—
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Ward got a refund for the charge, MTC confirms.—
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Recent data from NewHomeSource and Zonda House Plans confirms the trend.—
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This asserts that there is only one China and that Taiwan must not be recognised as a sovereign state outside Beijing’s control.—
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The most recent complaint against Merriam asserts that clerks have begun leaving Merriam’s staff or declining employment because of concern about mistreatment.—
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Eleven finds her way to them, jumping inside the Mind Flayer to destroy Vecna, who’s controlling it from within, while Will fights telepathically from the outside, no longer empathetic or afraid to go toe to toe with his former saboteur.—
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Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Novo Nordisk’s shift from a market darling to a serious underperformer has set the stage for a transitional 2026 as the Danish drugmaker fights to regain investor confidence in its weight loss business.—
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Nuremberg explores how authoritarian regimes take over democracies — not by making a detailed intellectual case that persuades on its merits but by validating the power fantasies of those who feel shut out.—
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In the final confrontation, Tea persuades Miran to surrender, arguing that doing so will protect his family.—
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“Argues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argues. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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