contends (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of contend (with)
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)
  1. addresses
  2. opposes
  3. manages
  4. fights
  5. handles
  6. combats
  7. manipulates
  8. counters
Verb
  • Ristroph’s lab frequently addresses these kinds of colorful real-world puzzles.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • This study addresses the research gap by asking public school principals to share information about their in-service learning opportunities, including the frequency of those opportunities, their subject matter, and their usefulness.
    — Mac Murray, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Definition of addresses
Verb
  • Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, however, opposes the tax.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • In traditional astrology, Venus is considered to be in its fall in Virgo — as this sign directly opposes Pisces, Venus’ exaltation — which means its natural qualities are challenged and difficult to express.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of opposes
Verb
  • The robot manages it in under a second, using 8 to 10 wingbeats, but only within a narrow set of conditions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • Of the processes Auger manages at Fanatics, 85 percent of the decisions occur autonomously, Clark told Geekwire.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of manages
Verb
  • The court also limited its ruling to the realm of sports, leaving for another day fights over bathroom and locker room access for trans students.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • In Aubervilliers, a Paris suburb, the doors gave way under the pressure of the crowd, and fights broke out among shoppers.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of fights
Verb
  • The groomer parks in your driveway or at your curb, brings your dog into the vehicle and handles the full appointment on-site.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • However, JPMorgan Chase CEO Marianne Lake expressed skepticism about consumer readiness, highlighting concerns over trust, security, and liability when AI handles transactions.
    — Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of handles
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  • LilyAna’s version is also packed with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E for deep penetrating hydration that combats any of the infamous drying side effects associated with the ingredient.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • Saturday’s blaze comes as the city combats a massive increase in fatal fires this year.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Definition of combats
Verb
  • Okorie is the best driving guard in the class, a 6-1 jitterbug who manipulates defenders with a tight handle, sudden changes of speed, and an advanced feel for the game.
    — Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 16 June 2026
  • Facial massage manipulates big muscles in the face, such as the masseters, temporalis and platysma, as well as fascia.
    — Lauren Finney Harden, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
Definition of manipulates
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  • Today, new research backed by OpenEvidence counters a high-profile study from a few weeks earlier.
    — Mario Aguilar, STAT, 9 July 2026
  • The book counters the modern obsession with algorithms and AI, arguing that the definitive differentiator in any successful modernization effort is organizational culture, psychological safety and human capability rather than the technology itself.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of counters
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“Contends (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contends%20%28with%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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