contends (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of contend (with)
1
as in addresses
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 opposes
to strive to reduce or eliminate medical missionaries who daily contend with disease and poverty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contends (with)
  1. addresses
  2. opposes
  3. manages
  4. fights
  5. handles
  6. combats
  7. manipulates
  8. counters
Verb
  • At this size, handling is just as important as capacity; Galian addresses this with double-cable steering and a steering angle above 90 degrees for parking and tight spaces.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • The strategy also addresses long-term customer recognition, countering the perception that new clients get better deals, similar to Marriott Bonvoy's tenure acknowledgment.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of addresses
Verb
  • The group, known as SSPX, celebrates the traditional Latin Mass and opposes some modern church reforms.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026
  • Scott Charton, the spokesperson for Missourians for Fair Taxation, a campaign group that opposes Amendment 5, emphasized that the amendment had nothing to do with data centers.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of opposes
Verb
  • These advocates are also concerned about oversight, and say the facility represents a departure from how the government manages those children.
    — JACK BROOK, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The Makers Market is an organization separate from Santana Row that manages the application and permits of local vendors.
    — Fatima Corona, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of manages
Verb
  • Agamemnon is the commander of the Greek army that fights the Trojan War for the recovery of Menelaus’s wife, Helen.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026
  • What fights an itch depends on its cause and there's a need for better treatments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
Definition of fights
Verb
  • Every July 4, the communications center in Rancho Cordova handles its highest call volume.
    — Andrew Graham July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • Oman has said that any agreement will comply with international law, although the prospect of a financial system on a waterway that typically handles around 20% of the world's oil has sparked alarm.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of handles
Verb
  • LilyAna’s version is also packed with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E for deep penetrating hydration that combats any of the infamous drying side effects associated with the ingredient.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • Saturday’s blaze comes as the city combats a massive increase in fatal fires this year.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Definition of combats
Verb
  • Okorie is the best driving guard in the class, a 6-1 jitterbug who manipulates defenders with a tight handle, sudden changes of speed, and an advanced feel for the game.
    — Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 16 June 2026
  • Facial massage manipulates big muscles in the face, such as the masseters, temporalis and platysma, as well as fascia.
    — Lauren Finney Harden, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
Definition of manipulates
Verb
  • The book counters the modern obsession with algorithms and AI, arguing that the definitive differentiator in any successful modernization effort is organizational culture, psychological safety and human capability rather than the technology itself.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • Iran counters that any inspections must await a final deal.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Definition of counters
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“Contends (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contends%20%28with%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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