contend (with)

verb

Definition of contend (with)next
1
as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently a multitude of problems to contend with as soon as he returned to the office

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2
as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate medical missionaries who daily contend with disease and poverty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contend (with)
  1. address
  2. oppose
  3. manage
  4. fight
  5. handle
  6. combat
  7. manipulate
  8. take
Verb
  • Smartphones have played a significant role in drastically addressing this barrier.
    Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Constellation would address any potential concerns raised by antitrust officials about its market power by selling assets, Mr. Dominguez said.
    Rebecca F. Elliott, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of address
Verb
  • Those opposed to these ideas say that young people really didn't vote for Trump because of these innovations.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The other side: Democratic leadership opposed the bill but did not formally whip against it, according to a notice sent out by House Minority Whip Katherine Clark's (D-Mass.) office.
    Andrew Solender, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of oppose
Verb
  • The Jackson 5 single even manages to re-enter the top 10 on one of them, giving the group a proper Billboard smash yet again, with a track that was released decades ago.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Expectations were poorly managed for a team rebooting with a rookie quarterback in a division that set up to be a good one and turned into a great one.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of manage
Verb
  • Despite having a pre-existing heart condition, Gold fought his way through the drifts to bring food to the train.
    Robert Klara, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
  • These same groups have for years fought against delisting the bears, arguing that Western states like Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana are unable to manage grizzlies responsibly.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of fight
Verb
  • Then there’s Eilidh Muir, who handles our Irish whisky and some of our really old Scotches.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Publisher makes creating flyers and brochures a breeze, while Access handles your database needs like a pro.
    StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of handle
Verb
  • Bankers noted there is a significant focus on cybersecurity to combat the growing sophistication of fraud and data breaches.
    Paul Davis, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Small teams of Green Berets, known as Operational Detachment Alphas, are trained to carry out specialized missions from counterinsurgency and unconventional warfare to combat raids and special reconnaissance missions.
    James LaPorta, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of combat
Verb
  • The raptors’ behavior underscores the complex relationship between fire and wildlife, revealing how some species adapt and even manipulate their surroundings to thrive.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • China can gather data on Americans or manipulate the content on TikTok to shape U.S. opinion, the government argues.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of manipulate
Verb
  • The bottom line Tech stocks underperformed on Monday as investors took profit on the victors of 2024 and looked for this year’s winner.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Shorts have taken steps to mimic TikTok’s short-form video feed, but none have managed to grow into the dominant cultural engine that fuels memes and online trends.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of take
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“Contend (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contend%20%28with%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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