wrestled; wrestling
ˈre-sliŋ 
ˈra-;
ˈre-sᵊl-iŋ,
ˈra-
1
: to contend by grappling with and striving to trip or throw an opponent down or off balance
2
: to combat an opposing tendency or force
wrestling with his conscience
3
: to engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
4
: to engage in or as if in a violent or determined struggle
wrestling with cumbersome luggage
1
a
: to engage in (a match, bout, or fall) in wrestling
b
: to wrestle with
wrestle an alligator
2
: to move, maneuver, or force with difficulty
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Verb
They'll be wrestling each other for the championship.
They'll be wrestling with each other for the championship.
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Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Two potential newcomers to the Wyoming State Legislature, Democrat Jen Solis and Republican Gary Brown, will wrestle for control of the district that Spans North-Central Cheyenne.
—Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
At the same time, Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) wrestled with personal struggles away from the ranch.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
What's more, Peter must wrestle with his romantic feelings for Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Two men wrestled with a tree trunk wrapped in trash bags.
—Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Two potential newcomers to the Wyoming State Legislature, Democrat Jen Solis and Republican Gary Brown, will wrestle for control of the district that Spans North-Central Cheyenne.
—Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
At the same time, Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) wrestled with personal struggles away from the ranch.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
What's more, Peter must wrestle with his romantic feelings for Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Wrestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrestle. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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