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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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As football fans flood into tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Central American country is grappling with chaotic teacher protests in its capital.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Fast facts: A grizzled version of the title character is played by Hugh Jackman in this drama, which reimagines the altruistic thief as an aging man grappling with his violent past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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

They grabbed whatever they could carry and clambered up the grappling lines to the ship.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee