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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
Both France and Padres manager Craig Stammen argued the call and replays seemed to clearly show the base of the ball was entirely in foul ground.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The trust has said that recognizes the need for a larger meeting space at the White House, but argued that only Congress could authorize it.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
At a press conference April 28, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued that Comey's indictment isn't unique.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Independent counsel Min Joong-ki’s team earlier requested a 15-year term; Kim's defense team has argued Min’s investigation was politically driven.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
State officials, including Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, have also argued the law clears the way for construction.
—Cbs News Miami, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In a 9-page filing late Monday, Blanche argued that the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is proof that the ballroom is necessary for the president's safety and construction must be allowed to proceed.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
But as anyone who has argued over a set of new windows can attest, condo boards are a better example.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The memo also argued that the parents didn’t have standing to sue, and that the courtroom wasn’t a proper place to adjudicate the issue.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The trust has said that recognizes the need for a larger meeting space at the White House, but argued that only Congress could authorize it.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
At a press conference April 28, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued that Comey's indictment isn't unique.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Independent counsel Min Joong-ki’s team earlier requested a 15-year term; Kim's defense team has argued Min’s investigation was politically driven.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
State officials, including Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, have also argued the law clears the way for construction.
—Cbs News Miami, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In a 9-page filing late Monday, Blanche argued that the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is proof that the ballroom is necessary for the president's safety and construction must be allowed to proceed.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
But as anyone who has argued over a set of new windows can attest, condo boards are a better example.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The memo also argued that the parents didn’t have standing to sue, and that the courtroom wasn’t a proper place to adjudicate the issue.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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Maybe this closure doesn’t mean much to the park’s owner, Suriel reasoned.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Those are the people, Hall reasoned, who have the expendable income for the devices, which range in price from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rollins and Breakker bickered over who was responsible for Breakker’s success.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The pair have famously bickered over the past 20 years.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The conservative trio of Johnson, Lee, and Scott often presents a powerful negotiating bloc during contentious policy debates, but their previous calls to end the filibuster have not convinced enough of their colleagues.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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His answer was rooted in firsthand experience — Tomlin spent 12 months around Rodgers and came away convinced the veteran quarterback’s attachment to football extends far beyond game day.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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At a closed-door conference on April 28, the court and participants discussed the user experience, revealing that several bugs and hurdles remain.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bass’ office and Airbnb didn’t respond when asked whether that was the amount being discussed, but opponents have seized on that figure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their experiments confirmed that adding a single squirt of water to coffee beans before grinding can significantly reduce the static electric charge on the resulting grounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The statement confirmed that the layoffs are a direct result of the HHS not renewing funding to the organization.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The war with Iran is now the second major conflict to demonstrate that the age of mass drone warfare has fully arrived — and with it, a fundamental shift in how conflicts are fought.—
Alexander Benard,
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Over 40 Illinois municipalities have since adopted these harmful policies, while many simultaneously fought to prevent social service providers from helping people survive and transition out of homelessness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The inexpensive studio space and the innovative community being formed by his gallery, Library Street Collective, persuaded him to stay.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the end, county officials were persuaded to act.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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