contending (with)

present participle of contend (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contending (with)
Verb
  • For adults, the focus should be on understanding the cause, addressing it and finding the right mix of medical, surgical and lifestyle strategies.
    Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
  • New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo this week addressing charges of Islamophobia in the campaign.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But some property owners have signed a petition opposing the initiative, which could keep it from going to the Common Council for consideration.
    Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Conservative activist Riley Gaines, known for her advocacy opposing transgender individuals in women’s sports, has been appointed to the Sumner County Library Board.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • According to the announcement, salmonella can affect the animals eating the products and possibly humans handling the products.
    Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That’s after the consumer price index for September inched up but came in below forecasts, clearing the way for the Fed to focus more on the maximum-employment side of its mandate than the inflation-fighting side.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • In reality, while the ceasefire has paused fighting and allowed limited humanitarian access, the deal leaves major issues unresolved — including Hamas’ future role, the disarmament question, and the political control of Gaza.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • They’re managing and handling a very important strategic asset for us.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • DerParseghian, a perennial on THR‘s annual list of the top business managers in Hollywood and one of only a handful of female managing partners in entertainment business management, continues to manage the boutique firm based in Sherman Oaks, boasting some of Hollywood’s biggest A-list as clients.
    Steven Huizar, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Rozier’s arrest was tied to allegations of manipulating in-game statistics to benefit betting operations, while Billups was accused of participating in illicit poker events connected to the criminal network.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The craft involves manipulating color to create a specific mood, visual style or narrative theme and is widely-used across film, TV and music.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trump has made combating the opioid crisis, particularly the influx of illicit fentanyl, a central focus of his administration's policies.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • He is known around Sacramento for championing LGBT rights, combating climate change, and pushing for fair housing.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Despite a remarkable performance against the New York Rangers last week, Stolarz appears to be taking a step back early this season.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Contending (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contending%20%28with%29. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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