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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
The settlement stems from a 2022 federal class action suit filed by YouTube TV subscribers who argued that Disney used its control over must-have programming, including content tied to ESPN and Hulu, to influence the broader live streaming market.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Blutinger, a Jewish studies professor at Long Beach State University, had argued that Israel was not committing genocide in Gaza and that the protests on university campuses seemed supportive of Hamas.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The prosecutor argued that Styles’ death was more than a confrontation.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The parties argued that federal statutes enacted in the 1800s, which set a uniform day for the election for president and Congress, require ballots to be received by the day.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Prosecutors argued that Yang, who had been involved with Gayle, murdered Reuter out of jealousy.
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Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The work was not about identity, as is so often argued, but transcended identity without succumbing to the empty promises of globalization.
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Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The other half argued for Route 66, which celebrates its centennial this year with events along the entire route.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Prosecutors argued that Rinsch —- who also owes about $11 million in restitution — should serve five years in prison.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Blutinger, a Jewish studies professor at Long Beach State University, had argued that Israel was not committing genocide in Gaza and that the protests on university campuses seemed supportive of Hamas.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The prosecutor argued that Styles’ death was more than a confrontation.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The parties argued that federal statutes enacted in the 1800s, which set a uniform day for the election for president and Congress, require ballots to be received by the day.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Prosecutors argued that Yang, who had been involved with Gayle, murdered Reuter out of jealousy.
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Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The work was not about identity, as is so often argued, but transcended identity without succumbing to the empty promises of globalization.
—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The other half argued for Route 66, which celebrates its centennial this year with events along the entire route.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Prosecutors argued that Rinsch —- who also owes about $11 million in restitution — should serve five years in prison.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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With no energy available to warm the planet to these temperatures, the team reasoned that the temperature must be a residual effect of prior warming either from being engulfed by the red giant or during an inward migration.
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Which is try to be reasonable and reasoned, try to apply logic, try to be fair, try not to straw man people on opposing sides of arguments.
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King bickered with fans on social media.
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But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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Meta was facing a landmark federal antitrust prosecution that Trump, if he could be convinced, might pressure the Justice Department to drop or settle.
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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.
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Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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Balogun wasn’t around to see the finish though, drawing a straight red card for stomping on the right ankle of Bosnian center back Tarik Muharemovic in the 61st minute, a foul Brazilian referee Raphael Claus confirmed via a video review.
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Consumer Watchdog contended in its lawsuit that the surcharges violated Proposition 103 — the 1988 measure that governs insurer rate hikes — because the proposition does not allow for them.
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Responding to public criticism, Justice Samuel Alito contended that the court isn’t to blame for the rise in shadow docket cases.
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The future king of Britain descends from American patriots who fought against the crown he is destined to inherit, according to a new book tracing Prince William's family tree.
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Both exist in spite of the odds, symbols of perseverance and community — memorials to those who fought to establish a new country and a new state, and who happened to do it in a place that proved particularly untamable.
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School board member Kelly Gonez persuaded her colleagues to begin exploring it in 2019.
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Those massive market gains have persuaded stockholders to spend.
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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