grappling

noun

grap·​pling ˈgra-p(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce grappling (audio)

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These devastating experiences, 21-year-old Natalia says, have left her grappling with complex anxiety and post-traumatic stress. Danielle Bacher, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 Prometheus—the Titan who stole fire from the gods to gift humanity the tools of survival and enlightenment—became a powerful symbol in an age grappling with unprecedented natural and societal upheaval. Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Roan’s public grappling with invasions of privacy sparked conversations about how much stars owe their fans. Scottie Andrew, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024 As the Jeep tried fleeing, a trooper launched a grappling device that stopped the vehicle, DPS added. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grappling 

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of grappling was in 1582

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“Grappling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grappling. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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