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as in grip
the act or manner of holding
was simply unable to break my opponent's viselike grapple and lost the wrestling match
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as in struggle
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
after a grapple with his conscience, he confessed to having an affair
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as in to wrestle
to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery
two sumo wrestlers grappling like a pair of mammoth bears
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
a crane grappled the sunken boat and hoisted it above water
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Recent Examples of grapple
Charles Morey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The elections worker driving the truck was fired. 2024 CAMPAIGN ROUNDUP:
Harris is stepping up her outreach to Latino voters as Trump grapples with the fallout from his Madison Square Garden rally.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
Kate Murphy, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Nonprofits of all sizes are now grappling with how these changes will impact their missions — with some even stepping in to replace a very small part of the funding the U.S. government is withholding.
—Thalia Beaty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Retail The retail industry grapples with losses exceeding $100 billion annually due to theft and fraud.
—Charles Morey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The elections worker driving the truck was fired. 2024 CAMPAIGN ROUNDUP:
Harris is stepping up her outreach to Latino voters as Trump grapples with the fallout from his Madison Square Garden rally.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
The fast-growing sport has prompted recreational turf wars and neighborhood feuds that are forcing cities across the county to grapple with how to regulate pickleball venues.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Nonprofits of all sizes are now grappling with how these changes will impact their missions — with some even stepping in to replace a very small part of the funding the U.S. government is withholding.
—Thalia Beaty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grapple
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The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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The durable rubber outsole provides ample grip underfoot, and holds up well to everyday wear and tear.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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To put this struggle into perspective, textile waste was up by over 800 percent from 1960-2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported in 2019.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2025
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The Chapter 11 filing underscores the struggles of the active and outdoor apparel space.—
Richard Collings,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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Broadly speaking, several countries are wrestling with the damage wrought by the drug trade, fragile public institutions, human trafficking and organized crime.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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On April 10, 2021, wrestling fans at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, witnessed history.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
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Junior forward Lawrence Sallis also grabbed 13 rebounds for the Royals.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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The witness jumped in to assist and grab the knife, cutting himself in the process.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Living in Peru and not understanding English well, Jose Manuel Aramayo didn’t have a good grasp of what was happening with his Kendall condo when it was foreclosed in 2018, his daughter, Maria Aramayo, told the Herald.—
Ben Wieder and,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Per the authors, prior studies with robotic exoskeletons focused on simpler movements, such as assisting in the movement of limbs stabilizing body posture, or helping grasp objects.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her non-exhaustive account of the battle for equal rights in America includes more than one hundred laws, court rulings, murders, assassinations, books, films, protests, and riots.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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That may be the battle in your head as the Pisces moon aggravates Jupiter.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Cascella first launched matte lipsticks that caught the market’s attention with their caffeinated textures, aromas and names, as well as the successful ABC liquid concealer and OhMyGlow foundation available in just four shades that could be adapted to different skin colors and types.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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Chase seemingly couldn't catch a pass in training camp in 2021.—
Charlie Goldsmith,
The Enquirer,
4 Feb. 2025
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As such, the spokesperson says, crewed space missions are being put on hold.—
Cal Newport,
The New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Fed has cut at each of its last three meetings, but traders are expecting the Fed to stay on hold until June. 3.—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Grapple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grapple. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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