Synonyms of wrestled

wrestled

verb

past tense of wrestle

as in fought

to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery

the sisters wrestled on the floor over the last cookie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fought
• grappled
• tussled
• battled
• scuffled
• brawled
• contended
• punched
• combated
• dueled
• struck
• skirmished
• hit
• sparred
• rassled
• slugged
• buffeted
• battered
• bashed
• clashed (with)
• boxed
• warred (against)
• beat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wrestled

Authorities said another teacher threw her phone at the attacker and then tackled him and wrestled with him for control of the weapon, likely saving lives before the shooter was shot by a father who followed him into the building. — Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Officers then deployed oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, commonly known as pepper spray, and wrestled Licona Amador to the ground, prosecutors said. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Authorities said another teacher threw her phone at the gunman and then tackled him and wrestled with him for control of the weapon, likely saving lives before the gunman was shot by a father who followed him into the building. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Bandido has wrestled all over the world for various international wrestling promotions, including CMLL and New Japan Pro Wrestling. — James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Treuer has wrestled with these legacies for much of his career. — David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Satterley, who over the years wrestled for AEW and WWE under various names including Pac, Bastard, Adrian Neville and Neville, died September 27, one day after he was featured (as Pac) at AEW’s All Out pay-per-view from Chicago. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026

Countless poets have wrestled with this question, either writing about dreams directly or invoking them through the dreamlike manipulation of words and ideas. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2026

When media are more than ordinary products Since broadcasting began, American media policy has wrestled with how to support the information needs of a democracy. — Seth Ashley, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026