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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
Authorities claim the series of assaults began when Wayne, the 43-year-old owner of Sons of Ink tattoo parlor, was driving his employee to her home in Queens and the two got into an argument, culminating in Wayne kicking her out of the car on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 23 July 2025
Both sides will make their final arguments beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Ridgewood and Jackson-Holbrook Little Leagues make up the other teams to advance to the state final.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
The complaints about servicers get no argument from Courtney Thompson, executive vice president at CMG Servicing.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 22 July 2025
That request may become even more important to prosecutors if Routh is speaking and making arguments for himself at his trial.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 23 July 2025
Both sides will make their final arguments beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Ridgewood and Jackson-Holbrook Little Leagues make up the other teams to advance to the state final.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
The complaints about servicers get no argument from Courtney Thompson, executive vice president at CMG Servicing.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 22 July 2025
That request may become even more important to prosecutors if Routh is speaking and making arguments for himself at his trial.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argument
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Threads on the South Park subreddit and social media have lit up with foul-mouthed complaints from international fans, most of them directed at Paramount and David Ellison’s Skydance Media, whose $8 billion buyout of Paramount is at the heart of the South Park dispute.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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But there are still some sour grapes about the big tactical dispute in February.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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But this conventional view overlooks a more important explanation.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Thankfully, there was an entirely logical explanation, which Christain was only too happy to provide.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Leadership Commitment When managers champion financial well-being alongside total rewards discussions and career development conversations, financial literacy and security stop being side topics.—
Marthin De Beer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In a news release announcing their plans for the bridge's final closure and demolition, officials said the decision came after extensive discussion.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Of course, not everyone gets to take home the gold, and indeed, not everyone gets as far as a nomination, but some are left out of contention for reasons that have nothing to do with audience or critical appreciation or Television Academy voter preferences.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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There is still more work to do, but the Lakers are trying to make the necessary moves to get back into championship contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Your celestial ruler, Mercury, will also station retrograde in your communication sector (for the win), triggering misunderstandings and unnecessary quarrels with siblings or neighbors.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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According to writer and historian Geoffrey C. Ward, Johnson had his quarrels inside and outside the ring.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The administration maintains that the naysayers are wrong, and alas, there is indeed reason to suspect the official narrative of financial experts.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Law enforcement determined the child is not a runaway, and a custody dispute is not the sole reason for requesting an activation.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Keegan Bradley: This is not the big captaincy debate.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Longtime Washington owner Daniel Snyder in 2023 sold the team to a new ownership group led by billionaire investor Josh Harris, who has elected to keep Commanders as the name and has called the debate settled.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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His lawyers have vehemently pushed back on that assertion.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Less than 2% of data assertions sent to UMA are disputed, according to blockchain data, yet high-stakes disputes can expose systemic vulnerabilities.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argument. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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