convince
verb (used with object)
to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action.
are convincing
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present progressiveof convince.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Kothandaraman said that things are looking up in Europe, where the war in Iran and its inflationary effects are convincing more people to add solar panels.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
The detail and depiction are convincing, but have heightened worries among some in Hollywood about the potential for AI to replace actors on a wider scale.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
No one takes himself or the subject too seriously in Mr. Scheinfeld’s film; if its arguments are convincing, it’s because of a very soft sell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
“Fortunately we have good relationships and we are convincing them to act differently, but it takes time,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
There are convincing differences in the symptoms, course, and results of the two diseases.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
