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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Zuckerberg, the academic argues, has long wanted Facebook to be much bigger than a single social network.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
Cooper argues the backlog for hyperscalers signals strong future revenue visibility and that at this stage, credit markets are not yet a canary in the coal mine.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Given how officials have shaped expectations, that argues for holding steady.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
He argues that creates an "unlevel playing field" because traditional salons often shoulder the costs of training future hairdressers.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
“I’m in pain too, you know,” she argues.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
