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as in believing
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as in persuaded
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as in satisfied
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
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Recent Examples of convinced
Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
But since 2023, many users have convinced themselves that the billionaire is masquerading as this now-prominent influencer, using a pseudonymous identity to sing his own praises.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
California teacher Harriet Glickman had encouraged and eventually convinced Schulz to create a Black character after King’s assassination.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Not a fan of open-concept homes, but still not convinced that closed, individual rooms are the way to go?
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
For his part, Drew wasn't convinced.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Still not convinced the puffer is for you?
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Martin promised to rewrite the song, but Tom Drake — who played Garland’s love interest — convinced him not to scrap it.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
But since 2023, many users have convinced themselves that the billionaire is masquerading as this now-prominent influencer, using a pseudonymous identity to sing his own praises.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
California teacher Harriet Glickman had encouraged and eventually convinced Schulz to create a Black character after King’s assassination.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Not a fan of open-concept homes, but still not convinced that closed, individual rooms are the way to go?
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
For his part, Drew wasn't convinced.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Still not convinced the puffer is for you?
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Martin promised to rewrite the song, but Tom Drake — who played Garland’s love interest — convinced him not to scrap it.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convinced
Verb
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Borges also persuaded the detective ultimately responsible for Muller’s arrest, Misty Carausu, to come.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Ivana persuaded him to drop his matching plum-colored suits and shoes back in the late ‘70s.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Good teams feel confident regardless of the day’s starting pitcher.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jean looked confident and composed in dispatching the much more experienced Berkhamov.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the tariffs seem sure to depress the economy indefinitely, economic activity could see a soft patch rather than a significant contraction aided by quick Federal Reserve rate cuts.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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There is a fear that this settlement will ultimately lead to a dramatic reduction in spots available, although no one knows for sure.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The king of kvetch and a droll master of everyday existential lament, the comedian and actor brought an actor’s intensity to his comedy, and a comic’s timing and pacing to every acting gig.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Following these revelations, last week brought the news that Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University freshman, was charged by federal prosecutors for plotting an attack on the Israeli consulate in New York.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The authors of the study found that people who valued openness to change were not only more accepting of divorce, but also more likely to take action when dissatisfied.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Teens are more accepting of using ChatGPT for research (54%) than for writing essays (18%) or solving math problems (29%).—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The tiresome, overconfident Musk finished second (29.3 percent), while an endless, if barely audible, drumbeat for Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle series was enough to earn the duchess third place (12.7 percent).—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
8 Mar. 2025
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Balance enthusiasm with professionalism by showing energy without appearing desperate or overconfident.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Snapchat gotcha: Feds are sending people to prison after snaps show gangs, guns, ammo How widespread are these scams The scammers targeting elderly people in Western Pennsylvania represent just a fraction of the fraudsters targeting unsuspecting grandparents nationwide.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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TikTok is flooded with videos, many of which have amassed hundreds of thousands of views, where servers are recruited to prank unsuspecting customers by taking their food away in the middle of their meal.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Their unquestioning, immovable fealty is frightening.—
Neil A. Grauer,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2024
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If Trump’s party was no longer delivering wins, then maybe his opponents didn’t need to show him such unquestioning loyalty.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
9 Nov. 2023
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“Convinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinced. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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