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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 companies argued that their top competitors were not conventional supermarkets but food behemoths like Walmart, Costco, Amazon and even dollar stores.
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Sonya Winner, senior counsel at the law firm Covington & Burling, which is representing the Family Violence Appellate Project, argued that the state’s high court needs to intervene to address the situation.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Government lawyers argued the merger would leave shoppers worse off.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The Silicon Valley investor has called for major reform at the FDA in the past and argued that the efficacy of drugs should be measured after they have been allowed on market.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The preliminary injunctions issued by an Oregon court found in favor of the Federal Trade Commission, which had argued the deal would violate antitrust law.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Mayor Bill Gillespie had pulled the float on Thursday following safety concerns raised by Prattville Pride, but the group argued this went against their First and Fourth Amendment rights, as no action had been taken to investigate potential threats to their safety.
—Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Murdoch's attorneys argued that the move was in the financial interest of all of the trust's beneficiaries.
—Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Sonya Winner, senior counsel at the law firm Covington & Burling, which is representing the Family Violence Appellate Project, argued that the state’s high court needs to intervene to address the situation.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Government lawyers argued the merger would leave shoppers worse off.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The Silicon Valley investor has called for major reform at the FDA in the past and argued that the efficacy of drugs should be measured after they have been allowed on market.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The preliminary injunctions issued by an Oregon court found in favor of the Federal Trade Commission, which had argued the deal would violate antitrust law.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Mayor Bill Gillespie had pulled the float on Thursday following safety concerns raised by Prattville Pride, but the group argued this went against their First and Fourth Amendment rights, as no action had been taken to investigate potential threats to their safety.
—Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Murdoch's attorneys argued that the move was in the financial interest of all of the trust's beneficiaries.
—Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argued
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Westwood convinced the second teenager to undress for a Greek mythology scene.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her ultimate goal is to be part of the Taylor Swift musical all Swifties are convinced is coming soon.Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition to improving costs, new technologies—such as bidirectional vehicles, as discussed in my previous column—can make microgrids more powerful and versatile.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the cloud tax is the highest dollar-amount tax being discussed, this does not mean that the other laundry list of tax increases will not hit most every Chicago resident’s wallet in the coming year.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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The second season premiered in January and a third was confirmed over the summer.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the past half hour, Saudi Arabia has been confirmed by the sports governing body FIFA.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other researchers contended that these communities hunted for larger game.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eli was drafted by the Chargers and sent to the New York Giants via trade, a move many contended was a result of his family's wishes.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Some members have been persuaded to vote yes.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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And after a couple of years of work, the Grace Commission’s 150-plus members persuaded Congress to enact exactly zero of its recommendations.Allison Morrow, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Video verified by Reuters showed bloodied bodies strewn around the market.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Images circulating on social media not verified by Reuters showed shrouded bodies on the street amid vehicle wreckage.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Subsequently, media reports asserted the argument was about Tavares refusing to back the industry push to renegotiate the EU CO rules which insist 80% of new sedan and SUV sales are EVs by 2030, and 100% by 2035.Neil Winton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Putin firmly asserted that Bitcoin and digital assets are unstoppable and would continue to evolve.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
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According to Ed Norton, Bob Dylan insisted that James Mangold include a wildly inaccurate scene in A Complete Unknown.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to a study by Accenture, 62% of those surveyed insisted that brands speak out on important (social, cultural, environmental and political) matters.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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