CONTENDING (WITH) Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

contending (with)

verb

present participle of contend (with)

as in addressing

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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as in opposing

to strive to reduce or eliminate medical missionaries who daily contend with disease and poverty

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Moore said his priorities include making Maryland more affordable, addressing high energy costs, boosting the economy by attracting more investments and businesses, cutting state spending and keeping Maryland in the national spotlight.

— CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Hurst, a member of Folsom’s Planning Commission who previously worked for the California Department of Finance, emphasized responsible spending, transparency and addressing the city’s growing maintenance needs.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of addressing

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Their attorneys allege school officials concealed an opposing transgender player’s participation and allowed the teams to share locker-room facilities.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Last week, Rahul Gandhi, India's leader of the opposition, extended support to the IDBI Bank employee unions opposing the takeover by Fairfax.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of opposing

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Officials continue to urge people who have contact with sick or dead birds to take precautions, including wearing respiratory and eye protection and gloves when handling poultry.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Here, eBay coned off a series of handling challenges as a competition for the media on site to experience all four cars headed to auction.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of handling

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There’s such a funny contrast between the peaceful idea of gardening and the absolute chaos of fighting your friends.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
The formula helps reduce the risk of damage with a conditioning and strengthening blend of sunflower seed oil, hydrolyzed rice protein, and glycerin, which are also all heroes at fighting color-fading and dryness.

— Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of fighting

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The overall aim is to reduce the time spent managing cleaning equipment and increase the amount of time a pool is ready for use.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
The approach could offer military units greater flexibility in managing ammunition supplies, particularly when operating drones that require different payload configurations.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of managing

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In her first statement, Stewart told Page Six that she has been committed to combating homelessness via charity and will continue to work toward making a difference.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Born in Palestine but displaced to Egypt as a child because of the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, the righteous but mild-mannered Odeh dedicated his adult life to combating discrimination against his people in America.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of combating

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Apple says the feature can also be used for more advanced tasks, including manipulating 3D models and playing virtual musical instruments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Some see promise in manipulating the gut microbiome; others are exploring the potential of stimulating the vagus nerve, eliciting a psychedelic experience or repurposing drugs that might quiet inflammation in the brain.

— Lynne Peeples, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of manipulating

Verb

Her hours used to be filled with calls, note-taking and lengthy card disclosures.

— Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exited Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers with an apparent shoulder injury after taking a hard foul while attempting a layup.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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