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as in reasoning
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 bickering
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 convincing
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 discussing
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 confirming
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 arguing
Who doesn’t have childhood memories of arguing about Boardwalk and Park Place until the popcorn bowl got knocked over during an evening of wholesome family entertainment?
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
In one video, a female student and the professor can be heard arguing over gender identity being taught in a children’s literature class.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
At the time, the right wing of the Republican Party was captured in the tea party movement, with activists arguing for limited government.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
There are dissenting voices appealing the EU ruling, arguing that the science doesn’t reflect how TPO is used in nail products, Class explains.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Hazameh and her mother are Muslim, the lawsuit notes, arguing their religious obligations prevent Hazameh, who wears a hijab, from exposing her hair or body to men.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Neighbors of Schuman and Catrone told News12 Long Island that the pair had been arguing.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
At the conclusion of the state's case Wednesday, the defense moved to have the case dismissed, arguing the state had failed to prove its case.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The two continued arguing afterward, with Rachel Reilly interjecting to stick up for Ashley.
—David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
In one video, a female student and the professor can be heard arguing over gender identity being taught in a children’s literature class.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
At the time, the right wing of the Republican Party was captured in the tea party movement, with activists arguing for limited government.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
There are dissenting voices appealing the EU ruling, arguing that the science doesn’t reflect how TPO is used in nail products, Class explains.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Hazameh and her mother are Muslim, the lawsuit notes, arguing their religious obligations prevent Hazameh, who wears a hijab, from exposing her hair or body to men.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Neighbors of Schuman and Catrone told News12 Long Island that the pair had been arguing.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
At the conclusion of the state's case Wednesday, the defense moved to have the case dismissed, arguing the state had failed to prove its case.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The two continued arguing afterward, with Rachel Reilly interjecting to stick up for Ashley.
—David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguing
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Earlier this year, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund proposed switching to semiannual reporting, reasoning that lengthening the time frame would allow companies to focus on the longer term.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 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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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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The casting here is perfection itself, with Cumberbatch and Colman bickering back and forth with all the drawing-room style of a new age Rex Harrison and Kay Kendall, or maybe the Burton and Taylor of The Taming of the Shrew with a dab of Virginia Woolf.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
25 Aug. 2025
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But convincing risk-averse regulators to approve data-sharing, even anonymized, will be a major hurdle.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And Cohere, too, is hoping to win over more than friends — by convincing enterprises, investors, and skeptics alike that ROI, not AGI, is the smarter bet.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The two tech firms are discussing a sizable deal to support data center development in the country which could ultimately be worth billions of dollars, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC, confirming earlier reporting from the Financial Times.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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In partnership with The Hollywood Roosevelt, the series will see Murgatroyd catch up with fellow reality television stars at the iconic hotel, discussing topics such as motherhood, entrepreneurship, career journeys and their favorite reality TV obsessions.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The glasses, which costs $799, contain a small digital display that can be controlled via hand gestures through a wristband powered by neural technology, confirming a CNBC report in August.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ford is not confirming exactly how many employees will be assigned to the new world headquarters building, but about 500 employees already are working in the new building, Dobleske said.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Tonight's game is one of the biggest in the early going, as both teams have visions of going deep into the playoffs and contending for the Super Bowl this season.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately for the Mets, most of the National League’s playoff-contending teams are flawed, too.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The approximate number of Americans who died fighting the Nazis in World War II.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Proctor also investigated the Walshe case and other criminal cases in Norfolk County and those defense attorneys are fighting to get information from Proctor’s phone backup archives that could exonerate their clients.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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For many owners, the nightly ritual of persuading a pet to leave the bed is an ongoing negotiation—one that frequently ends with the animal winning.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The network seemed to have trouble persuading actual stars to perform.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Arguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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