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as in to argue
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
contended that the senator's considerable experience made him the best candidate
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as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
contended that his opponent was wrong about practically everything
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Recent Examples of contend
Even with Minneapolis officials' promises to remake the police department, some activists contend the progress has come at a glacial pace.
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Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Even with Minneapolis officials’ promises to remake the Police Department, some activists contend that the progress has come at a glacial pace.
—Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
In Piranha Plant Nap Mishap there are multiple alarm clocks with which to contend.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde Saturday after the team’s slow start to the 2025 season after contending for the American League East title last season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
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Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Even with Minneapolis officials’ promises to remake the Police Department, some activists contend that the progress has come at a glacial pace.
—Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
In Piranha Plant Nap Mishap there are multiple alarm clocks with which to contend.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde Saturday after the team’s slow start to the 2025 season after contending for the American League East title last season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contend
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Location of the 32 clubs competing in the 2025 Club World Cup and the 20 countries represented at the tournament Showing a low-resolution version of the map.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Those chasing the next AI tool without solving their data issues will struggle to compete.—
Hariharan Kolam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Entertainment Union Coalition argues that the bill will also help retain the existing workforce, which otherwise would continue to erode.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Debates over existing recommendations Administration officials argue the shots are no longer necessary for healthy pregnant women, kids and younger adults under 65 because so many people have so much immunity at this point.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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But one of Holmgren’s first acts as a member of the Thunder, after a spectacular performance in his Summer League début, was to insist that a teammate join him for the postgame interview, which traditionally goes to the game’s key player.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Johnson insisted that Musk has bad information, and the speaker disputed the forecasts of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office that scores budget legislation.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The court reasoned that educators could not compel students to participate, because forcing children – or anyone – to engage in activities inconsistent with their beliefs is contrary to their First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and freedom of speech.—
Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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With the lion’s share of sales coming from incumbent legacy players, like Chanel and Dior, Landau reasoned that the category can be prohibitively expensive.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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The passenger alleged that McRoy continued to take more marijuana dabs.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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By failing to meet and confer with the union over the impact of a return-to-office order on supervisors and managers in early March, Newsom violated state labor law, the union alleges.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Read has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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Three people, including two from the capital region, pleaded guilty in connection with an illicit gambling business, prosecutors announced Tuesday.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Consider working longer, and claiming Social Security later.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The irony, the heartbreak, is that Sarah and Yaron devoted themselves to preventing the very kind of violence that claimed their lives.—
Margaux Chetrit,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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The Cubs assert the team holds an undisputed property right to Cubs games and there is no public right to watch a Cubs game in person or by broadcast.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2025
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The plaintiffs also assert that Mr. Trump did not have the authority to stop federal funding for NPR and PBS, and his order should be invalidated as unconstitutional.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
27 May 2025
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“Contend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contend. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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