as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
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Recent Examples of convince
In the end, though, recruiting is still about relationships and convincing a 17- or 18-year-old to attend your school.
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Antonio Morales, New York Times, 1 May 2026
But experience had convinced him that his new machines would quickly pay for themselves.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Because of her travels, the new tourist is inoculated against anyone who might try to convince her to hate or look down on people who look different from her, who speak a language other than her own, who pray to a different god, or who happen to live on the other side of a border.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Why others choose to remove dandelions On the flip side, not everyone is convinced.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for convince
Antonio Morales, New York Times, 1 May 2026
But experience had convinced him that his new machines would quickly pay for themselves.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Because of her travels, the new tourist is inoculated against anyone who might try to convince her to hate or look down on people who look different from her, who speak a language other than her own, who pray to a different god, or who happen to live on the other side of a border.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Why others choose to remove dandelions On the flip side, not everyone is convinced.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for convince
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convince
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Sessions testified as a defense witness on Monday that Rivera enlisted him in 2017 to persuade Maduro to step down and hold democratic elections in Venezuela.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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While the Scandinavian interior might persuade you to spend the weekend lounging on the sheepskin rug or admiring the view from the wrap-around windows, the true perks exist beyond the property’s four walls.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the global memory crisis has worsened, forcing tech giants to pay up for the capacity needed to satisfy their data center ambitions.—
Jordan Novet,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tense drama satisfies history lovers and weather nerds.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon enters Sagittarius, your 4th House of Home becomes more active, bringing attention to your environment and emotional base.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Banda scored again in the 39th minute to bring her league-leading total to seven goals.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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“Convince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convince. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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