argue
verb (used without object)
to present reasons for or against a thing.
argues
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present tense formof argue (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Sherin argues that gathering places like coffee shops, barber shops and structured activities like job training are as critical as housing for veteran well-being.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
But he argues: “While this remains problematic, the U.S. consumer is not at the breaking point from these higher oil prices.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
A retro road-trip challenge: Road trips were more fun in the ’90s, argues Dan Kois.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
The government argues that competitive salaries are necessary to deter corruption and attract top talent from the private sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The atheist argues ‘a priori’; the philosopher argues ‘by the Event’, in other words from experience.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
