WRESTLE (WITH) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

wrestle (with)

verb

Definition of wrestle (with)

as in to contemplate

to give serious and careful thought to I've been wrestling with the idea of switching careers for quite some time

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As shareholders contemplate which side to back in the ongoing vote, the only thing clear at this point is that the friendship between Garg and Lewis is officially lost, according to both parties.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
With local cops, plagued by rumors of departmental misdeeds, looking for a peaceful solution and federal authorities contemplating extreme action, the situation escalates.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of contemplate

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Badio, considered a key suspect, was arrested in Haiti in October 2023 after being on the run for more than two years.

— EVENS SANON, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
There will be recruiting battles and NIL headaches and portal defections and angry message boards and all the other insanity that comes with coaching at a place where fans consider 9-3 an average record rather than an accomplishment.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of consider

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Viewers can ponder Dunham’s dramatic stylistic shift from abstract forms to cartoonish figurative images through the exhibition’s 50 career-spanning works.

— Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
In the stands, fans murmured beneath their breath, wondering what new math the Kiffin’s successor could be pondering.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of ponder

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In 2014, under pressure from the activist investor ValueAct, Motorola Solutions board members debated whether to sell the whole company.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Trust must be earned at the dais, by members who debate respectfully, explain themselves honestly and treat neighbors as neighbors.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of debate

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Football is putting itself in a bit of jeopardy, allowing people to experience it without caring, entertaining the fantasy and gambling and the social aspect.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Looking for an early Christmas present, one that'll educate as well as entertain?

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertain

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The studies leave us with more questions than answers, but the researchers claim our rising reliance on smartphones and mobile devices makes continued study an imperative.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
For the occasion Rossi, who launched his brand after years of studying shoemaking under his footwear-guru father Sergio, has retraced the trajectory of his creative process and grouped his designs in a photographic tome published by Rizzoli.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of study

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Three people associated with the box truck were initially detained and taken to DeLand Police headquarters for questioning but were later released and not charged, the release stated.

— Keily Alfonzo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
That victory made the Myanmar native a champion questioned by some, but Van legitimized his reign by prevailing in a grueling battle against Tatsuro Taira last May, stopping his challenger in the final round.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of question

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Many other companies are eyeing orbital data-center constellations these days, drawn by the promise of continuously available power (from the sun) and the lack of neighbors to make NIMBY protests.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The financing plan is multi-layered, and other revenue sources eyed for covering the city’s portion include redirecting revenue generated by the future stadium itself.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

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