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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Henning said the anxiety around this and other surveillance tech appears to stem from a deeper distrust in law enforcement, which if addressed could help solve the issue of gunshots going underreported.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 July 2026
The Kansas City Royals addressed their outfield depth on Saturday by selecting University of Louisville standout Zion Rose with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Definition of addressed

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The German predator network managed to thrive despite clear violations of Telegram’s terms of service, again raising questions about how the platform has been used for criminal activity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Tracy Edwards managed to escape and flag down Rauth and Mueller, taking the officers to Dahmer’s apartment.

— USA Today, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of managed

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Deputies also reported 19 ejections from the stadium, adding that all incidents were isolated and handled quickly.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 July 2026
ChaiFlicks co-founder Bill Weiner handled the negotiations for the streamer, working opposite Fleur Wheatley, VP Sales at Seven.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026

Definition of handled

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The Cothams say Yaffe manipulated him into signing over millions of dollars in assets — including a $1 million Cramerton home, a Ferrari, a Porsche and a Corvette — in a scheme to enrich herself.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Feng Chen Wang manipulated denim with twisted side seams and folded excess fabric.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

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Breast cancer survivor Nancy Clifton-Hawkins, who was treated at the City of Hope, bought the phone on EBay for $50.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
More the former than the latter, sure, but both men are not overly pleased at the way they’re being treated.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of treated

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Maria Demertzis, professor of economic policy at the European University Institute, notes that the trade policy was negotiated collectively by Brussels rather than individual member states.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 July 2026
The deal was negotiated between Robert Aaronson, Executive Vice President of Cohen Media Group, and Nicolas Brigaud-Robert, Co-CEO of France’s Playtime.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 July 2026

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