- present participle of convince.
convincing
Example Sentences
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The greatest victory of extreme inequality may be convincing people that it is inevitable.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
"Social media is convincing people they need these supplements to achieve health," says UK-based nutritionist Kristen Stavridis, who feels she is fighting a losing battle, "but more often than not, it's just not true."
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
During a nighttime field survey, researchers initially mistook the animal for a mushroom, highlighting just how convincing its disguise is.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
Her success certainly depends on convincing voters that she is.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026
The difficulty lies not in telling the story, but in convincing everyone else to believe it.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Vocabulary lists containing convincing
Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 31-40
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25
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"The War of the Wall" by Toni Cade Bambara
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