grapple (with)

verb

Definition of grapple (with)next
as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently a medical ethicist who grapples with extremely difficult questions all the time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grapple (with)
  1. address
  2. handle
  3. manipulate
  4. manage
  5. treat
  6. take
  7. negotiate
Verb
  • While Idaho doesn’t specifically address the use of thermal and night-vision devices while hunting, other states have prohibited their use for either hunting or game retrieval.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The Utility Transparency and Accountability Act was introduced during the 2024 General Assembly session to address concerns about energy companies passing on the cost of lobbying activity.
    Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of address
Verb
  • Truly do hope Monty can come back in 2 weeks to handle some of the inside runs and screens.
    Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 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
  • 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 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
  • As a whole, the Vikings — winners of nine straight heading into this one — managed just 262 total yards on offense and three field goals.
    Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of manage
Verb
  • As plans for January premières, luncheons, and awards shows were upended, we were treated to an almost moralistic spectacle of Tinseltown frivolities colliding with the elemental dictates of Mother Nature.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Learn how to spot and treat frostbite and hypothermia with this guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of treat
Verb
  • Herzog’s version centers on Jonathan Harker (Bruno Ganz) venturing to the castle of Count Dracula (Kinski), who takes an interest in Harker’s wife, Lucy (Isabelle Adjani).
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
  • But in a world of unequal risks and unequal power, who gets to choose the path such projects will take?
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of take
Verb
  • In 2022, the Israeli parliamentarian Naftali Bennett recalled negotiating with Netanyahu after a recent election failed to yield a clear winner.
    Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The labor action sprang up almost a month ago at the height of the Christmas package delivery season, with workers at Amazon facilities dotted across the country picketing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, and a demand that Amazon negotiate with them on a contract.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of negotiate
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“Grapple (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grapple%20%28with%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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