wrestling (with)

verb

Definition of wrestling (with)next
present participle of wrestle (with)
as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to I've been wrestling with the idea of switching careers for quite some time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrestling (with)
  1. contemplating
  2. pondering
  3. considering
  4. debating
  5. entertaining
  6. studying
  7. questioning
  8. weighing
Verb
  • With a new album out this summer—her first in a decade—Madonna’s reemergence on the pop scene has left many of us contemplating her ultimate place in its firmament.
    — Alex Frank, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • The embarrassing episode also amplified questions about whether, in fact, Alito is contemplating retirement, a possibility some court watchers had already been discussing.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026
  • Some viewers appear to enjoy seeing the princess in modern settings, pondering over what could have been if her life wasn't cut short.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of pondering
Verb
  • Along with zoning rules, the city is considering changes to regulations governing water use, noise, and economic development agreements.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
  • As countries continue investing in medical infrastructure, aesthetic innovation and services for international patients, travelers have more options than ever before when considering where to seek aesthetic care.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Lawyers are increasingly debating the role of outside investment in law firms, alternative business structures, multidisciplinary practices, and the growing influence of technology companies and private capital on the delivery of legal services.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The other was Michael Longfellow’s sketch about a guy dying at the top of a waterslide and debating whether he should be pushed down the slide or carried down the stairs, which was the only thing Bargatze kept talking about all week.
    — Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 July 2026
Definition of debating
Verb
  • Currently, the owners are not entertaining a floor system without a cap.
    — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • On the Hacks on Tap podcast Tuesday, co-host and political strategist Mike Murphy indicated that Dempsey was entertaining the idea of a run.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Definition of entertaining
Verb
  • Plates and plumes The problem with studying the formation of continents is that the geological evidence of this process is almost gone.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
  • The robot was shown footage of professional footballers performing drills and movements, studying the mechanics of the sport the way a player might review game tape.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of studying
Verb
  • Blurring the boundaries between reality and delusion, psychological horror explores the mind in all its complexity, often leaving audiences questioning their own perceptions.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • As the collection makes clear, Aviv prefers restless questioning to closure or complacency.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of questioning
Verb
  • Wherever you’re headed, a crossbody phone case keeps your essentials close without weighing you down.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • The Jackson County Sheriff's Office described Wells as being a Black man standing about 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighing about 180 pounds.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of weighing
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