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

Iran had already been grappling with sky-high inflation before the war, which fuelled an anti-government protest movement that peaked in January.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling inside the penalty area became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

Hotels, retailers, airport contractors and small businesses are also grappling with new staffing shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Since we're talking about these things, I ask the question that I’ve been grappling with myself for days.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan