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as in to contend
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 to bicker
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 to convince
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 to discuss
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 to confirm
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 argue
However, the majority of those weighing in have argued that her profile should be kept, writing that there is significant public interest in her now due to current headlines.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Many of the letters also argue that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes PTFE and other fluoropolymers for use with food.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 14 Sep. 2025
The organization has defended its dynamic pricing strategy, part of a plan to generate $3 billion in ticket sales next year, arguing that the money funds the sport around the world.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Left-wing critics—including members of his own party—have resisted his attempts to cut welfare spending, and argue that Britain hasn’t sufficiently criticized Israel’s war in Gaza.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Many of the letters also argue that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes PTFE and other fluoropolymers for use with food.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 14 Sep. 2025
The organization has defended its dynamic pricing strategy, part of a plan to generate $3 billion in ticket sales next year, arguing that the money funds the sport around the world.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Left-wing critics—including members of his own party—have resisted his attempts to cut welfare spending, and argue that Britain hasn’t sufficiently criticized Israel’s war in Gaza.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
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As a result, the state contends, its colleges lose out on tens of millions of dollars because of discriminatory requirements.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Entering play on Monday, here’s where every contending team stands with roughly 13 games to go.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Aniston’s Alex Levy, Reese Witherspoon’s Bradley Jackson, and the other members of The Morning Show’s newsroom and its network are once again bickering and backstabbing.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Coaches are also bickering about money, a topic that would have felt out of place 10 years ago.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Despite their mass use, Manuylov hopes to convince various associations and research boards to conduct comparative field tests of the classic methods versus his own.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ciara recently opened up about a time her husband, Russell Wilson, convinced a teenager with leukemia to stick with his treatment, an act that wound up changing his story from coming to an end.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For instance, Charles Kuck, an adjunct professor of law at Emory and immigration law firm partner, appeared on CGTN earlier this month to discuss the effect of deportations on the job market.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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China’s top leaders are scheduled to meet in October to discuss development goals for 2026 to 2030.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Senate Republicans typically confirm nominees based on the White House’s priority levels.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Researchers from the Center for Whale Research, SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed the female calf was deceased, with its umbilical cord still attached when spotted in Rosario Strait near the San Juan Islands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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In this task, intuition is reflected in whether people can suddenly sense connections between things without consciously reasoning them out.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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If making movies couldn’t happen for him, Newell eventually reasoned his next best thing might be to stage movies live.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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How do Flock cameras help fight crime?—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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These medications can lower the number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps fight bacterial infections.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
14 Sep. 2025
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Masiko enrolled him in a boarding school and persuaded Peter’s mom to allow her son to move in with his family.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The alleged gunman was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, whose family persuaded him to turn himself in after a two-day manhunt.—
Landon Mion , Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Argue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argue. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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