1
as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
a multitude of problems to contend with as soon as he returned to the office
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2
as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
medical missionaries who daily contend with disease and poverty
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contend (with)
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Breslow addressed three areas of need in starting pitching, bullpen help and another bat for the lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025 -
The move to delist them paused as the federal government addressed the federal court’s concerns, including researching the grizzly bear’s diet.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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But he also was insulated by Maryland’s defensive scheme, as Willard played him as close to the hoop as possible and pre-switched opposing teams’ actions to avoid Queen being dragged to the perimeter.—
Sam Jane,
Baltimore Sun,
24 June 2025
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Those opposed to institutional real estate investors have pushed for restrictions or outright bans on SFR ownership by institutional investors.—
Caleb Petitt,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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These trends mark a profound shift in how risk is understood, priced, and managed.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Your doctor may also run tests to look for an underlying condition like PCOS, a thyroid abnormality, or endometriosis that may need to be treated or managed with, potentially, medications or surgery.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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As most skin care buffs know, hyaluronic acid is a holy grail humectant used in skin care and makeup to retain moisture, retain elasticity, and fight aging.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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The city argued the policy was confidential, and would interfere with the department’s ability to fight crime.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
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Hormuz handles less than 4% of global container trade, but the ports of Jebel Ali and Khor Fakkan in the UAE are critical intermediary points for global shipping networks in the region.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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The day-to-day operations of Crystal Palace are handled by chairman Steve Parish, as well as Josh Harris and David Blitzer, who own the Devils and Philadelphia 76ers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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Eight engines, four water tenders, two helicopters, two dozers and two hand crews have been combating the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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The Special Investigations Division’s Child Exploitation Prevention Unit conducted an undercover operation to combat online child exploitation, Boisvert said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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But the lesson of the ’74 Act is clear: Absent congressional will, lawmakers inevitably will find ways to manipulate their own rules to make deficits even worse.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Our Senate and representatives are all manipulating their own power rather than running the country.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
18 June 2025
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Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has taken the opposite approach in aiding Israel in a defensive capacity while considering launching offensive strikes against Tehran.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
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Thrifty-minded, Schreiber also takes pride in her unconventional travel hacks to avoid the overnight scaries of searching for a place to rest her head alone, like finding overnight transportation that gets her from point A to point B while simultaneously providing shelter.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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“Contend (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contend%20%28with%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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