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as in contends
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 bickers
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 convinces
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 discusses
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 confirms
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 argues
White argues that the crypto industry has become a re-creation of much of what its original ideology claimed to despise.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
But Vanessa Cho, design partner at GV, Alphabet’s venture capital division, argues that’s the wrong way for founders to think about design.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
Ilie argues that Matthews used a faulty methodology, which merely skimmed the documentation from the 1920s and ’30s, leaving major themes and techniques unclear.
—Noor Anand Chawla, JSTOR Daily, 9 Dec. 2024
While financial advantages and connections often play a major role in any filmmaker’s chances of launching a successful career, the director argues that hard work and determination are equally important, if not more so, for a filmmaker to find success in the industry.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
The league also argues the songs, or at least elements of those songs, are in the public domain.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The filing argues that federal limits that restrict coordination between political candidates violate the First Amendment.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
But what may have seemed like the death knell on young folks TV was really just another round in a never-ending pattern, argues Julie Plec.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The findings echo other work such as Robert Putnam’s Our Kids, which argues for the value of accruing social capital in shaping the future of students.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
But Vanessa Cho, design partner at GV, Alphabet’s venture capital division, argues that’s the wrong way for founders to think about design.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
Ilie argues that Matthews used a faulty methodology, which merely skimmed the documentation from the 1920s and ’30s, leaving major themes and techniques unclear.
—Noor Anand Chawla, JSTOR Daily, 9 Dec. 2024
While financial advantages and connections often play a major role in any filmmaker’s chances of launching a successful career, the director argues that hard work and determination are equally important, if not more so, for a filmmaker to find success in the industry.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
The league also argues the songs, or at least elements of those songs, are in the public domain.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The filing argues that federal limits that restrict coordination between political candidates violate the First Amendment.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
But what may have seemed like the death knell on young folks TV was really just another round in a never-ending pattern, argues Julie Plec.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The findings echo other work such as Robert Putnam’s Our Kids, which argues for the value of accruing social capital in shaping the future of students.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argues
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Ver contends that the expatriation exit tax regime oversteps due process protections by being overly punitive, vague, and burdensome.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The decision delays essential services for a vulnerable population, LMM contends.Sam Allard, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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This encourages them to call to a help desk, which then convinces them to pay up.Umar Shakir, The Verge, 27 Nov. 2024
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In it, Kris convinces a shopper to take advantage of the store’s deals on turkey.Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Elton John discusses how Reginald Dwight became Elton John, and his realization years later that overhauling his persona had left him feeling empty inside, in this exclusive clip from his upcoming interview on Good Morning America.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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The film discusses suicidal ideation and the main character, George Bailey, expresses some violence, including involvement in a fistfight and knocking over furniture.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Study after study confirms that the number 1 reason consumers prefer to purchase foods and beverages is taste.Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the Senate typically confirms nominees brought for a vote, for more than three decades, every former president has had at least one Cabinet nominee withdraw their name from consideration.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bills on average for more than 250,000 customers would change little, the utility asserts.Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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In summary, Ver asserts the exit tax unconstitutionally imposes a direct, unapportioned tax that unfairly penalizes individuals for expatriating.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Joan pleads with Jamie to take action.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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At the film’s apex, tensions arise when Chris’s mother, Chungsing (Chen), pleads with her son to make better life choices.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Another new initiative is Project Mariner, which brings Google’s AI agents to the web.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But its ubiquitousness brings the scent somewhere between classic and basic, perhaps known by some to typify a certain metropolitan type.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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The news, if true, is essentially a spoiler — and explains why nothing has been publicly confirmed.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Natalia explains, the film isn’t just about documenting these crises.Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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