CONVINCES Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

convinces

verb

present tense third-person singular of convince

as in persuades

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 convinces Bannerman centers on the eponymous Paul Bannerman, a lethal covert operative who convinces a group of the world’s most deadly assassins to quit the spy game for a chance to lead normal lives in the suburbs of Connecticut. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 Greenblatt found the first frequently convinces the second that the work is fine. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 It’s already been established that Ted is returning to coach the team, though what exactly convinces him to come back is a reveal saved for the premiere itself. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 Before Tom can drown Max, however, Anna convinces him to spare his life. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 And then there’s the annual plowing of millions in DWP surplus dollars into the City Hall piggy bank, which convinces ratepayers they’re being fleeced. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 Crispy Fried Okra coated in yellow cornmeal is the version that convinces most folks to let down their guard and try it, but don’t stop there. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 Not simply that there is so much to do, but that the city somehow convinces you that doing all of it is worth the exhaustion. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Consequently, Oreana convinces Carter to run away with her without telling him the reason behind the impulsive decision. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

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The eight-episode series, written by Peter Ocko, follows a giant tech conglomerate that persuades the city to place a powerful robot on its police force – a robot implanted with the consciousness of a beloved fallen officer, Alex Murphy (Stevens).

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Nia then persuades Tefa to join her in smuggling cell phones into the regional prison.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

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And now, that should produce a release date that satisfies audiences.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Central to the reorganization is an institutional separation between standard setting and conformity assessment—the process used to determine whether a product, facility or company satisfies those standards.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

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