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as in grip
the act or manner of holding
was simply unable to break my opponent's viselike grapple and lost the wrestling match
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as in struggle
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
after a grapple with his conscience, he confessed to having an affair
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as in to wrestle
to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery
two sumo wrestlers grappling like a pair of mammoth bears
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
a crane grappled the sunken boat and hoisted it above water
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as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
a medical ethicist who grapples with extremely difficult questions all the time
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Recent Examples of grapple
Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
In the aftermath, as June grapples with disgust and despair at her own capacity for violence, the show becomes a parable about the moral emptiness of revenge.
—Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2025
Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
The findings come as companies grapple with Trump's ever-changing tariff policies.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 12 June 2025
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Noun
As Maryland grapples with financial challenges, political leaders are bracing for rating agencies to potentially lower the state's top-tier bond rating.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
In the aftermath, as June grapples with disgust and despair at her own capacity for violence, the show becomes a parable about the moral emptiness of revenge.
—Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Being a mother to two boys herself, Biel could instantly relate to the character and the work-life balance Chloe grapples with.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
The findings come as companies grapple with Trump's ever-changing tariff policies.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grapple
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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Compact and lightweight, the 6.2oz camera fits in one hand, helping even the smallest photographers get a comfortable grip.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Goldberg emphasized the struggle to balance his warrior mentality with his body's current limitations, especially during Muay Thai training.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The district developed some new policies after discovering COVID created not only bad habits but major struggles for families, including housing, employment and mental health, said Keith Oswald, chief of equity and wellness.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Catherine, at least, has a better grasp of her own heart—her own feelings—than either of these more confident and overtly clever heroines.—
Adelle Waldman,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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Today, that includes developing a strong grasp of how to leverage artificial intelligence in the workplace.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The two journalists paid tribute to the late MTV VJ, who died Wednesday following a prolonged battle with breast cancer, during a CNN segment on Thursday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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Wysong’s opinion positions the city for a potential battle with the state, as the governor has also taken interest in the matter.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The design will also identify when a user has been put on hold, muting the music on the other end of the line and alerting a user when a human agent has picked up the call, according to executives.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the Court of International Trade order blocking Trump’s tariffs had already been put on hold.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Rivals follows the rivalry between an old money MP, Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony, Lord Baddingham (David Tennant), who clash over control of a fictional independent TV station in the 1980s.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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According to a report from TMZ Sports, the on-screen rivalry has become deeply personal.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Above, a curious duel unfolded: a seagull clashing mid-air with a hovering drone.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Both runners advanced on a wild pitch, but Ureña won a nine-pitch duel with Jeff McNeil, striking out the second baseman with a 97-mph sinker, and Smith picked off Marte at third to complete a rare home-to-third, strike-em-out, throw-em-out double play.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
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Perfect Kyrie Irving Replacement Former NBA Lottery Pick Joining Rockets in Surprising Role: Report Jason Kidd Could Leave Mavericks For Sought-After HC Opening: Report Looking ahead to next season, the Lakers will need to make some offseason moves to get back into NBA Finals contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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As Newcastle’s style has developed and with Tonali excelling in a deeper midfield role, Longstaff has fallen out of contention.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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“Grapple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grapple. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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