GRAPPLES (WITH) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

grapples (with)

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present tense third-person singular of grapple (with)

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

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The collaborative approach directly addresses the growing demand from European governments for domestic manufacturing capabilities over simple overseas purchasing.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
The other addresses a complaint that has followed Las Vegas nightlife for years.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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Until the grid manages load better, data centers curtail their own, or new supply comes online, calling on emergency power isn't the backup plan.

— Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The system manages formation spacing, navigation, and task allocation automatically, allowing crews to focus on tactical decisions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Definition of manages

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Warner says Neo handles three critical tasks which include inventorying every piece of agentic software installed; assessing how each is configured; and, enforcing policies on what each is permitted to do.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2026
The Kremlin has denied that Wildberries handles military supplies.

— Reuters, NBC news, 24 July 2026

Definition of handles

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Shania Twain treats fans to a special one-night-only performance through SiriusXM in New York City on July 23.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
An acquirer who treats the lower multiple as a bargain without adjusting the underwriting approach is buying the risk without the compensation.

— Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of treats

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Pino is seen as a player who takes risks to progress play up the pitch, offering a slightly different profile to the rest of the squad.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026
His moviegoing sensibility that any casting that takes him far away from the film’s narrative is a negative goes into the red zone with Page, who reunites with Nolan after Inception.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026

Definition of takes

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Bill negotiation PocketGuard partners with Billshark, a company that negotiates for lower rates on your behalf.

— Catherine Collins, USA Today, 10 July 2026
The series stars Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a landman who negotiates on behalf of oil companies.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

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