contending (with)

verb

present participle of contend (with)
1
as in addressing
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently a multitude of problems to contend with as soon as he returned to the office

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2
as in opposing
to strive to reduce or eliminate medical missionaries who daily contend with disease and poverty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contending (with)
  1. addressing
  2. opposing
  3. handling
  4. fighting
  5. managing
  6. combating
  7. manipulating
  8. taking
Verb
  • For decades, the traditional healthcare and fitness sectors have operated on a model that prescribes band-aid solutions, actively treating superficial symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of physical and mental exhaustion.
    — Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • These insights may help remediation teams prioritize their response efforts, including addressing potentially inaccurate information, improving the visibility of accurate content, and supporting broader reputation-management objectives.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of addressing
Verb
  • Everyone needs to find someone who hugs them like Messi hugs people — teammates, coaches, opposing players, young fans.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • In January, the MTS passed a resolution opposing the expansion of Waymo’s robo-taxis, calling for more local control over the deployment of autonomous vehicles.
    — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of opposing
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  • Reframe retained a local contractor who is handling the project from permitting to landscaping.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • This long history of adaptation explains why our hands are both strong and highly precise, capable of handling everything from heavy lifting to delicate tasks.
    — Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of handling
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  • Police encountered teens fighting, launching fireworks at other people and carrying handguns.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • This serum is great for fading dark spots, boosting collagen production, and fighting visible signs of aging like fine lines and dullness.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of fighting
Verb
  • Portugal’s biggest warning sign came in their final clash, with Colombia managing 24 shots on goal — their most recorded in a World Cup game.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • There’s less enthusiasm for FIFA’s role in managing the World Cup.
    — Linley Sanders, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of managing
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  • These bullets reportedly offer high-density fire for combating drones.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • In other words, the industry has long treated sound as important enough to sabotage strategically when combatting piracy.
    — Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of combating
Verb
  • This is by no means the first time that HAARP has been accused of controlling or manipulating the weather.
    — Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • After Cape Fear anchors us in those assurances, the men’s enmity continues manipulating our expectations and our beliefs.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Definition of manipulating
Verb
  • The Heat is also taking a patient approach in filling out its roster for next season because a few accomplished players could soon become available on the buyout market.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • Future solar missions are now going to have to start taking dust into account, said Ayaz, with dedicated detectors designed to measure dust's properties close to the Sun.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of taking
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“Contending (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contending%20%28with%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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