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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This project not only helped individuals build financial stability but also strengthened our local economy by addressing skill gaps.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025 -
Indiana’s lieutenant governor repeatedly addressed redistricting, immigration and education funding during a packed town hall session in Merrillville.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Many activists in Oak Park have consistently opposed the cameras and called for their removal.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump does not oppose the plan and has decided not to intervene in the conflict, according to U.S. and Israeli officials.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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Uber's operational model prioritizes rapid market entry with standardized processes that can be quickly deployed across new cities, often learning and adapting on the fly while managing the complexity of hundreds of simultaneous markets.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The only movie that manages to link punk legends the Ramones with Vince Lombardi (the high school’s other name) is showing at 7 p.m. Aug. 14.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 2022, only 22 percent of Ukrainians favored a negotiated end to the war, and 73 percent favored Ukraine fighting until victory.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Following emancipation, Black families fought to reunite, underscoring the idea of family as foundational to their status as free people, as described by the National Museum of African American History and Culture.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Teams handle data all the time—but in many companies, the steps teams must take to stay compliant aren’t built into daily work.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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International sales are being handled by Totem Films.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Holt serves on the board of the Family Nurturing Center, a social service organization combating child abuse in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Why Tea Bags Work For Shoe Odor Tea bags have been known to be effective in combating mild odors in shoes due to their moisture-absorbing properties and the presence of tannins in tea, which have antibacterial effects.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Important numbers like this must be fair and accurate, they can't be manipulated for political purposes.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Important numbers like this must be fair and accurate, they can’t be manipulated for political purposes.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, even if the robot slur trend died tomorrow, whatever took its place would most likely be equally rooted in shocking and controversial language.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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And her abductor is actually her Knight in Shining Armor taking her to medical assistance.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Contend (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contend%20%28with%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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