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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Home to the largest concentration of data centers in the world, PJM has for years been grappling with the prospect of electricity supply shortages as the enormous facilities use more and more power.

From The Wall Street Journal

While both companies are still very young, their grappling could emerge as the next big clash between brands like IBM vs.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, exporters, manufacturers and logistics companies were left grappling with more confusion over access to the world's largest consumer market.

From BBC

While geopolitical tensions have provided some support to prices, the market is also grappling with declining inventories in advanced economies.

From Barron's

South Sudan is grappling with new arrivals fleeing the conflict in neighbouring Sudan, while dealing with its own displacement caused by years of conflict, flooding and instability, the IOM said.

From Barron's