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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Eight years into the sports-betting craze, the industry is still grappling with the simple idea of what a “sports wager” actually is.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Companies are grappling with “AI agent sprawl” as widespread AI agent adoption creates management, cybersecurity, and cost issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The families are also left grappling with why the centre was attacked.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Some local environmentalists said Segura’s departure brings more upheaval for a city already grappling with worsening climate challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The chief mate was wrestling with Camey, grunting, grappling, each trying to get a hold on the other.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee