1
as in addresses
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 opposes
to strive to reduce or eliminate
medical missionaries who daily contend with disease and poverty
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contends (with)
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This oscillation between panoramic distance and tactile proximity animates the forest as a sentient protagonist, one who occasionally addresses visitors in a woman’s voice.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026 -
The measure addresses key issues such as electricity and water use needed to maintain the data centers and generally requires public notice of when plans are filed for a data center in the region.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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Any bill that seeks to curb the right to peaceful protest without a compelling government interest is unlikely to survive a First Amendment challenge, and our union, which represents faculty and staff at CUNY, particularly opposes Intro 175.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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In the Senate, Democrat John Fetterman of Pennsylvania strongly supports the strikes against Iran, while Republican Rand Paul opposes them.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Administration, which manages state property and leases, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even the slice of cold, waxy cheese, mashed into a spoonful of tartare, manages to impart a sense of cohesion and even lusciousness.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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What fights will Zuffa stage and who will show them?—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Everyone fights in their own way.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Fremantle handles global sales.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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Over the year, the team handles challenging cases including premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis, and slavery.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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This combats dynamic pricing based on your search history, which could lead to higher fares.—
Christopher Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Last Gift Study, launched in 2017, combats that issue by conducting an autopsy immediately after a patient’s death.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Just like Rodgers did a decade earlier, Prescott manipulates the flat defender (circled in red) and hits CeeDee Lamb in stride just behind the linebacker.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the process, the robot simultaneously navigates, avoids obstacles, and manipulates objects without human guidance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, Angelica says that Audrey wasn’t funny, which Audrey counters by saying that people were laughing, which is pretty good evidence that Angelica is wrong.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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Van Noy counters this by layering in live greenery.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Contends (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contends%20%28with%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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