as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
she persuaded us that she can indeed communicate with the dead he persuaded his teachers to grant an extension
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Recent Examples of persuade
Joe Raedle/Getty Images House Republican leaders have struggled for weeks to persuade holdouts within their own party to back a massive bill meant to advance much of President Trump's domestic agenda.
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Tamara Keith, NPR, 20 May 2025
Egypt international and Al Ittihad captain Ahmed Hegazy was persuaded to join him.
—James Montague, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The tricky balancing act has increased the pressure not just on Republican leadership, but on Trump to pressure and persuade members of his party to back the signature legislation for his second term agenda.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 17 May 2025
The Justice Department persuaded the Supreme Court to lift the stay imposed by Boasberg, an appointee of President George W. Bush.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Tamara Keith, NPR, 20 May 2025
Egypt international and Al Ittihad captain Ahmed Hegazy was persuaded to join him.
—James Montague, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The tricky balancing act has increased the pressure not just on Republican leadership, but on Trump to pressure and persuade members of his party to back the signature legislation for his second term agenda.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 17 May 2025
The Justice Department persuaded the Supreme Court to lift the stay imposed by Boasberg, an appointee of President George W. Bush.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuade
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Shara has promised to protect Syria’s minorities, but some members of the Alawite, Druze, and other communities are not convinced.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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Not everyone is convinced by Papini's new story — not even her own mother.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The service offers a number of filters for other dietary requirements, and satisfying taste and texture—not always a guarantee on ready-to-eat meals.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
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With so much natural beauty right at its doorstep, this region of Chile is bound to satisfy those who are seeking a unique experience.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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