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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
As far as AliExpress is concerned, the ITIF contended that counterfeits on the marketplace are more blatant.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, film critics have had to contend not just with disgruntled directors and actors but with the fandoms that emerge, online, to defend their favorite characters or franchises.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
On paper, the Cincinnati Bengals seem to have all the ingredients needed to be competitive this season, if not contend for a spot in Super Bowl LX.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Can the Hurricanes take the next step and contend for an ACC title and College Football Playoff berth?
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, film critics have had to contend not just with disgruntled directors and actors but with the fandoms that emerge, online, to defend their favorite characters or franchises.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
On paper, the Cincinnati Bengals seem to have all the ingredients needed to be competitive this season, if not contend for a spot in Super Bowl LX.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Can the Hurricanes take the next step and contend for an ACC title and College Football Playoff berth?
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contend
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The 21-year-old competed on the school's competitive cheer STUNT team for three years, according to an official team roster.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Clinton has decided to join a direct rival even though City will not be competing in the Champions League this season.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But there are Republicans who argue that the changes to Medicaid strengthen the program for the most vulnerable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Parsons, citing a back injury, refrained from practicing and might have been willing to insist he was too hurt to play once the real games began.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
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His anguished mother insisted on an open-casket ceremony to show the world the gruesome cruelty of lynching.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Although the political protests in Los Angeles included some violence, the judge reasoned that the violence did not rise to a rebellion and did not prevent a traditional police response.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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The reaction was limited as investors reasoned that the recent ADP data was weak enough for the Federal Reserve to justify a September rate cut, but not soft enough to herald a recession.—
Sean Conlon,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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During his time on the run, Tom is alleged to have committed a series of crimes, including a robbery in the Waikato region, according to New Zealand police.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Bundy family’s statement noted this and said their destination was not clandestine, as the FBI document alleged.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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In that case, Herrera pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and felony discharge of a firearm, according to the outlet.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors in Nebraska dropped that charge after Reyes pleaded no contest to the assault, court records show.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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In some states where there is no anonymity for individual winners, people can still claim prizes anonymously through private trusts.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Real estate experts say claiming primary residences on different mortgages at the same time is often legal and rarely prosecuted.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wall asserts that on Etsy, customers often expect prices in the $20-30 range, leaving you with maybe five dollars in profit.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Contend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contend. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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