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as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the couple's arguments were often loud enough to be heard all over the neighborhood
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as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act
gave a solid argument for the redeeming value of the shockingly violent movie
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the president of the Senate has allotted a week for the argument of the treaty
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as in contention
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
it's my argument that we have too many problems here on earth to concern ourselves with manned trips to Mars
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Recent Examples of argument
But rather than appoint his own members to two openings on the board who would then overturn recent pro-union actions, Trump has left the board essentially unable to function at all, or to defend workers against arguments from companies in court.
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
This week, all 13 provincial and territorial leaders visited the U.S. capital to deliver that argument and others about the importance of trade between the countries and observations about the interlinked nature of their economies.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
In its ruling, the court rejected the argument that the state was not responsible because the kidnappings were not crimes at the time.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Feb. 2025
The Shakopee City Council disagreed with the argument, however, rejecting a license for Top Star Market earlier this year.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
This week, all 13 provincial and territorial leaders visited the U.S. capital to deliver that argument and others about the importance of trade between the countries and observations about the interlinked nature of their economies.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
In its ruling, the court rejected the argument that the state was not responsible because the kidnappings were not crimes at the time.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Feb. 2025
The Shakopee City Council disagreed with the argument, however, rejecting a license for Top Star Market earlier this year.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argument
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The network brought a federal lawsuit and a judge quickly sided with CNN in the dispute on due process grounds, leading the White House to back down from the legal fight.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Weston, 34, and Fulton, 57, were allegedly involved in a verbal dispute that turned physical on April 28, 2024.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Though multiple explanations for the defendants’ actions were offered at the trial, nothing quite fit.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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Given these findings, wind emerged as the most plausible explanation for how the virus traveled between the farms.—
John Drake,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Following Trump's conversation with Putin last week, Trump floated a potential meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia to kick off ceasefire discussions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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At a moment when the atomization of interpersonal relationships is at the forefront of public discussion, Brennan’s winsome, melancholy-streaked portraits of city life hold particular resonance.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2025
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After Michigan State broke the conference title race wide open by winning at Michigan on Friday night, Wisconsin had a chance to step into the thick of contention.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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What happened then, and why, is a matter of contention, but the result is that Terry’s brother, Kent, ended up in control of Black’s Barbecue and the family split into two factions that, more than a decade later, are still not on speaking terms.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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The public quarrel between Trump and Zelenskyy began after Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The public quarrel between New Zealand and Cook Islands — which share a passport, a military and constitutional ties — was a victory for Beijing’s efforts to woo Pacific leaders and a blow to Western countries’ efforts to counter China’s sway, analysts said.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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For that reason, Richardson usually doesn't agree to sit down for other productions.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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This is perhaps part of the reason for the new naming.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Little debate exists that his hire as a play caller rates as the most significant change for the Huskers ahead of next season.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The growing pains sparked congressional debates decades ago, but the advertising industry's cash cow won out over political quarrels, institutionalizing the contemporary idea of Presidents Day.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
17 Feb. 2025
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But one commenter disagreed with the assertion that making kids pay rent sets them back.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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The truth of these assertions will remain to be seen until cars arrive on British roads in March.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argument. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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