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grappling

[grap-ling] / ˈgræp lɪŋ /

VERB

grab, wrestle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confront contend cope deal with

STRONG

attack battle catch clash clasp close clutch combat encounter engage face fasten fight grasp grip hold hook hug nab nail scuffle seize snatch struggle tackle take tussle

WEAK

do battle take on

Antonyms

STRONG

agree avoid be immune cancel disconnect dodge free give idle let go liberate lose make peace misunderstand offer open receive refuse reject release retreat run stop support surrender unfasten unlock yield

Example Sentences

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Grappling, holding and pushing has become a theme in the Premier League this season.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Grappling with the counterclaims would have made their assertions about the food environment more persuasive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

Grappling with that disconnect was what I felt I had to do in interviewing Gray recently.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2025

Grappling with differences is the beating heart of a pluralistic society.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2024

Grappling with the last steep incline, the final turns of the path, and finding yourself above it all.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan