grapples (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of grapple (with)
as in addresses
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 Synonyms for grapples (with)
  1. addresses
  2. manages
  3. handles
  4. manipulates
  5. treats
  6. takes
  7. negotiates
Verb
  • The approach addresses a particularly difficult materials problem.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The real detail is something former AfD supporter Hannes Kreschel addresses instead.
    — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of addresses
Verb
  • Moore breathes life into Mona, but manages to intertwine a sense of entitlement that nods to her former life as traditional housewife.
    — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Benkert manages dozens of properties in Kauai and has boarded up two houses on the western side of the island.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of manages
Verb
  • Either use a fragile design that loads atoms well but breaks under high heat conditions or a sturdy design that handles heat well but not the atoms.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Global Constellation handles international sales, with the film set to be submitted for festival consideration in 2027.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of handles
Verb
  • 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
  • An anxiety ring is a piece of jewelry with a spinning band, bead or textured surface that the wearer manipulates with their fingers as a discreet grounding tool.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of manipulates
Verb
  • This design choice completely breaks long-form generation, because the code treats information retrieval and text length as a zero-sum game.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Sunday treats us to Chalk It Up regulars and bouncing local rock kingpins the Brodys, flanked by Asesinos, Rose Lyon, Sol Peligro and Leaping Blennies.
    — Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of treats
Verb
  • Taylor takes a 13-minute drive down Columbia Parkway to Paycor Stadium in the early hours every morning.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Carried in on a throne held up by shirtless men, Bravo’s prodigal daughter takes the mic to speak to the crowd and reminisce on her ups and downs as an Atlanta Housewife.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of takes
Verb
  • As Lima negotiates the removal of those duties, China continues to outpace the United States in trade with Peru.
    — Marco Aquino, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Trigild regularly negotiates the sale of properties, including the Broomfield Hyatt, Industry Denver and the Greenwood Village office.
    — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of negotiates
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