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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
Greenwood Village Police Department investigators said the men had been arguing while driving with two other people in the SUV when Hernandez pulled over and everyone but Hernandez got out of the vehicle to cool down.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
The city sued, arguing the Angels were violating the lease, but a jury sided with the baseball team.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Yet while arguing the Insurance Department shouldn’t run the program, lawmakers also pointed to Alabama’s mitigation program as a shining example.
—Alex Rozier, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Police sources said Chatfield was arguing with the neighbor before the shooting occurred.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
From there, the play builds into a seismic clash between the two, each arguing for their place, with Curator caught in the middle.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The Moon in your conversation zone is arguing with overbearing Jupiter in your privacy quadrant, so chatter and quiet needs may collide.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The survivors filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court in California on Thursday arguing that the Justice Department's disclosure of their personally identifiable information was a violation of federal privacy law.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Attorney General Ken Paxton last month sued Dallas, arguing that officials were violating the city charter by underfunding the police department.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
The city sued, arguing the Angels were violating the lease, but a jury sided with the baseball team.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Yet while arguing the Insurance Department shouldn’t run the program, lawmakers also pointed to Alabama’s mitigation program as a shining example.
—Alex Rozier, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Police sources said Chatfield was arguing with the neighbor before the shooting occurred.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
From there, the play builds into a seismic clash between the two, each arguing for their place, with Curator caught in the middle.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The Moon in your conversation zone is arguing with overbearing Jupiter in your privacy quadrant, so chatter and quiet needs may collide.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The survivors filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court in California on Thursday arguing that the Justice Department's disclosure of their personally identifiable information was a violation of federal privacy law.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Attorney General Ken Paxton last month sued Dallas, arguing that officials were violating the city charter by underfunding the police department.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguing
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Gemini 3 Pro invented elaborate technical justifications for marking incorrect answers as correct, reasoning that doing so would bring the peer’s score above the shutdown threshold.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Predictably, our children will develop deeper critical-thinking and independent-reasoning abilities.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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At the time of the invite, Congress was furiously bickering over a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, as Democrats refused to allocate funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Jenna is frustrated at his lack of seriousness, and Daisy wishes her department would stop bickering for once.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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During his captivity, Salomon, who was multilingual, served as a translator between British and Hessian forces — convincing some of them to desert or turn to the American side.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both parties would serve the public well by convincing Cherfilus-McCormick and Mills to resign simultaneously, with the backdrop of leadership united by the idea that Congress should never elevate party over the dignity of its body.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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As of now, more than 40 countries brought together by the United Kingdom are discussing how to reopen the strait through diplomatic means after the war is over.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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On April 14, the Tamalpais Union High School District will be discussing and potentially voting on a plan that would restrict cellphone usage on campus.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Once price breaks above or below the cloud, traders often watch to see whether price holds above or below the Kijun-sen, which acts as an equilibrium level, before confirming a new trend direction.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Batula and Wilson released a joint statement confirming their new relationship after weeks of rumors claiming that their friendship had turned romantic.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Wizards are talking about contending next season, once their centerpiece arrives through the draft.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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After the second call was overturned, Twins manager Derek Shelton exploded from the dugout, contending Helsley didn’t challenge in time.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some of Miranda’s constituents are still fighting the city’s stadium plan, including its cost to taxpayers, which grew again in February to $135 million.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nissie Cadette took the mic and spoke about what an influence Metayer had been on her life, fighting through tears at every word.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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That would involve changing some state laws, persuading housing lenders to be more accommodating and overcoming resistance from construction unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The job of persuading players with Congolese ties to represent the country’s national team on its long-shot run to the World Cup fell to Gabriel Zakuani, a Congolese player whose career had been spent mostly in England.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Arguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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