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
  • The attacks tap longstanding tensions over federal control of land and resource development, though some voters question whether the barrage of ads addresses their call for stability.
    — Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • If De Soto decides to adopt a new noise ordinance as the city looks to determine whether the current rules adequately addresses industrial noise, Digital Realty would have to adhere to any changes, city attorney Reavey said.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of addresses
Verb
  • The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your career and home zones, making ambition look especially attractive while the personal cost remains hazy.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In 2016, he was endorsed as Senate candidate by the Australian Liberty Alliance, a right-wing group that opposes Muslim immigration.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of opposes
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  • Researchers solved this issue by creating a dual processing technique that smooths the material surface and manages how the crystals form.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Fundo Setorial do Audiovisual (FSA) will provide the money for the $20 million incentive package as part of an agreement between RioFilm and the National Cinema Agency (Ancine), which manages FSA.
    — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of manages
Verb
  • Washington — Senate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to several states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Panchavarnam now fights to preserve the sisterhood, even as her daughter chooses a different life.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of fights
Verb
  • California’s Labor Commissioner handles retaliation complaints arising under laws within its jurisdiction.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • James’ office also handles other criminal work and has the power to investigate every death in the state involving law enforcement.
    — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of handles
Verb
  • How Wisconsin combats loneliness Sampson said re-establishing connection to other people can often be a trial-and-error process.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • This also delivers intense hydration and barrier support that combats thin, dry, crepey skin.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of combats
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  • The series follows Mónica, a newly qualified lawyer who learns to defraud clients, manipulates her family to secure an inheritance, then betrays her mentor.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In an interview with the Shade Room last year, Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, claimed McDowell pushed the singer into performing and manipulates her.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of manipulates
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  • The plate works in conjunction with full-length Air cushioning, which counters with its bounce and comfort.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • When the police warn him that such invasive reporting might affect the case, Lamb counters that that’s very much his intention.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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