GRAPPLED (WITH) Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

grappled (with)

verb

past tense of grapple (with)

as in addressed

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently a medical ethicist who grapples with extremely difficult questions all the time

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Over the weekend, Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reaffirmed the country’s support for Hezbollah in a letter addressed to its leader Naim Qassem.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Democrats were right to insist that those concerns be addressed, and over the course of these negotiations, Republicans and the White House acepted ethics provisions that would have been unthinkable only months ago.

— Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of addressed

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Defense attorney Marilyn Bednarski said Burke’s mother, Colleen Burke, managed most of the company’s financial decisions.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
The Japanese international moved to Birmingham last summer for around €9 million, but managed just one goal in 28 appearances in the English Championship.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of managed

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Tyler Mahle pitched six-plus scoreless innings, and the bullpen handled the rest.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Headline figures such as tasks completed, queries handled or hours saved can look impressive while concealing errors, rework, poor customer outcomes and escalating operating expenses.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of handled

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The lawsuit also alleges that Penske and Boehly manipulated and misused California’s nonprofit laws.

— Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 29 July 2026
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has reported that AI training data and inputs are being manipulated and warned that attackers could influence model behavior by corrupting the information AI systems rely upon.

— Syed Ali, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of manipulated

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Adobe Stock Responsible AI is often treated as the price businesses must pay for using artificial intelligence.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Unlike older buyers in their 40s and 50s who rely on cash flow to fund mortgages and college tuition, Philips has treated the business more like a compounding asset than a personal ATM.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of treated

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The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers, with The Veterans overseeing international rights.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 July 2026
One hearing in January 2025 involved a plea agreement calling for a 60-day sentence negotiated between prosecutors and defense attorneys.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of negotiated

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According to historians, people in the ancient world argued over where Odysseus’ journeys took him and whether his wife, Penelope, was faithful.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Gunther took the decision in a match built to protect both men, which is the outcome WWE needed if Aldis is going back behind the desk with his in-ring credibility intact.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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