Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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Charniak shared her story because she wanted to help current grandfamilies who may be struggling with learning the legal system, grappling with financial worries or dealing with the emotional stress of raising their grandchildren.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

New economic indicators released this week show how the Golden State is grappling with the effects of the Iran war, as well as an AI explosion, which is driving huge investments as well as layoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Restaurants are grappling with the high prices, too.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Many told us it felt wrong to hold on to their money when their children and grandchildren were grappling with high costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Athena campers threw grappling hooks around the largest giants and pulled them to the ground.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan