CONTENDS Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

contends

verb

present tense third-person singular of contend

as in competes

to engage in a contest two traditional rivals contending for the championship

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as in argues

to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration contended that the senator's considerable experience made him the best candidate

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as in alleges

to state as a fact usually forcefully contended that his opponent was wrong about practically everything

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Recent Examples of contends True loyalty, the article contends, lies in dedication to one's craft, continuous learning, and impact. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit contends Equifax failed to follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 31 July 2026 The Star contends that the city did not respond to the newspaper’s records request. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Historian Jennifer Morgan similarly contends that enslaved women’s reproductive capacities were essential for the economic logic of hereditary racial slavery. — Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 29 July 2026 The lawsuit contends that Hutchins’ death was caused by reckless behavior by Baldwin, who was both the star of the film and one of its producers, and by the actions of the film’s other producers, its production managers and several crew members. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 The lawsuit also contends that the officers never should have pulled over to the bus stop. — Julia Coin updated July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026 This open approach, AMD contends, empowers the company to collaborate with diverse players such as semiconductor firm Cerebras to blend different compute technologies. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 23 July 2026 Taylor-Whitfield contends for All-Big 12 honors, while Bennett and McKinney provide stability in the middle of the offensive line. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

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The club also regularly competes for top talent transferring into the league, and prioritizes spending money on the roster.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Woods, who competes using her maiden name Sophie Amy Grant, set off on July 4 in Trieste, Italy, and finished on the Mediterranean coast of Monaco.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of competes

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But that might not be enough to mitigate what could be a public relations fallout, Isle argues.

— Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Leadership expert Cory Scheer argues that organizational trust, often seen as an intangible virtue, is a measurable and cultivable foundation for sustainable performance.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of argues

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The 2026 Neurodiversity in Business Report, based on extensive data, asserts neuroinclusion is now about strategic work design, management capability, and talent retention, not just awareness.

— Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17 asserts that Iran can never develop a nuclear weapon—a promise the regime has made in the past.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 24 July 2026

Definition of asserts

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Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is under its control and has frequently attacked vessels that do not adhere to its instructions.

— Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
But these types of cases, especially ones where the petitioner claims ineffective assistance of counsel, are hard to win, two defense attorneys told the Statesman.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026