WRESTLES (WITH) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

wrestles (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of wrestle (with)

as in contemplates

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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The agreement contemplates beginning the design phase of the new stations while the arbitration is ongoing.

— Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
It’s been a long time since Steven Spielberg directed a film as quintessentially Spielbergian as Disclosure Day, which contemplates how humankind might react to proof that extraterrestrial life exists.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026

Definition of contemplates

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Paxton’s campaign declined to elaborate on which debates Paxton plans to participate in and whether they’ll be televised.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
While Washington debates another extension, its rivals are designing the next generation of commercial ties with Africa.

— Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

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Vieira ponders the dilemma from his own perspective as a coach, having had spells in charge at New York City, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg and Genoa.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 June 2026
As coach John Hynes ponders his Game 1 starter, the recent numbers will show that Wallstedt has allowed a total of four goals in his final two regular-season starts, while veteran Filip Gustavsson has been touched for 10 in the same span.

— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026

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Stanford professor Jamie Zeitzer, a physiologist who studies circadian cycles and how humans respond to light, supports ending the twice-a-year time changes.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
These findings could be useful for understanding how modern sleep patterns affect our health, says Sonja Schütz, a neurologist who studies sleep medicine at University of Michigan Health.

— Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026

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Fans can enjoy a selection of food favorites like hot dogs, pizza, pierogi, burgers, warm pretzels and popcorn in addition to full-service bars in the stands, while mascot Rusty the Railcat entertains all ages.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
For Rodriguez, the property represents the realization of a childhood dream that shaped not only the architecture of the home but also how the couple entertains and lives.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of entertains

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In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026

Definition of eyes

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The show questions whether Munch’s public commissions celebrated workers or simply created an appealing image for industry.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
Peterson's former attorney, Mark Geragos, is among those featured in the documentary that questions Peterson's 2004 conviction.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 15 July 2026

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