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

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grappling

The World Cup saw fewer instances of grappling on corners, with goalkeepers given greater protection.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

The companies themselves are grappling with rising costs for materials, labor and fuel.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

A lot of dyed-in-the-wool activists were turned off by the flippancy of AOC’s riposte, and even with my own recent grappling over the problematic emotional landscape of the movement, I can understand why.

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026

Many CEOs are still grappling with how to get meaningful value from AI, but a growing number have their sights set on the next potentially disruptive business technology: quantum computing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

It was the spidery end of the grappling hook, which after several attempts had finally stuck onto something on the tower.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket