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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While the company remains sanguine about AI, Infineon is still grappling with sluggish demand for chips from carmakers, a key market since its automotive business accounts for the lion’s share of sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

But traditional builders and single-family rental landlords are still grappling with how new restrictions, which need to be codified by Congress, could kneecap their businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Less than a third of these institutions nationwide received HSI funding, meaning roughly 200 colleges are now grappling with how to deal with the cuts.

From Los Angeles Times

All are grappling with budget problems after the fire and adopting plans to charge more.

From Los Angeles Times

The consumer-electronics giant’s television business—once among the market leaders—has suffered a notable decline, grappling with a range of challenges, from weak demand and intense competition to higher marketing and labor costs.

From The Wall Street Journal