1
as in addressed
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 opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate
medical missionaries who daily contend with disease and poverty
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contended (with)
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In March, Google addressed CVE-2025-2783, a sandbox escape bug exploited in espionage attacks against Russian organizations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Branding decisions will be addressed during the merger process, which is set to conclude in summer 2026, and both schools will continue to run two independent Division 1 athletic programs for the foreseeable future, the universities said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The renewal of the state’s 421-a property tax exemption for the construction of affordable housing in 2022 was opposed by Democratic City Comptroller Brad Lander and Big Labor groups.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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As of the end of last week, the court had approved 20 requests from the president to block lower court orders that opposed the administration.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
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Liverpool have not managed to string together two or three consecutive good performances.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, 35 rooms at the Civic and other shelters that CoLEAD managed sat empty as of December 2024.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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The state argued incidents that arose from the ICE facility protests in recent months have been handled by local law enforcement and have not been severe enough to be considered a riot or rebellion.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Until now, Hiyune handled the initial creation from scratch, but now the two of us also contribute at that stage.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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The first one played short caught Newcastle by surprise and manipulated their zonal defenders.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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China has manipulated the market by suppressing prices to drive Western competition from the market, said Ryan Castilloux, founder of Adamas Intelligence, a critical mineral market research firm.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the fibers were treated with silver, which provided anti-odor properties.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Vacheron Constantin really treated horophiles this month, unveiling an elaborate automaton clock and a métiers d’art wristwatch to accompany it.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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Police also allege Jonathan Arfsten, 49, took copper from two other closed Pick ‘n Save locations in Milwaukee and one in Glendale.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos took possession at the 5-minute mark in the second half, converted one third down and then were stopped one yard shy on their next third down.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Contended (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contended%20%28with%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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