grapple (with)

verb

Definition of grapple (with)next
as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently a medical ethicist who grapples with extremely difficult questions all the time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grapple (with)
  1. address
  2. handle
  3. manipulate
  4. manage
  5. treat
  6. take
  7. negotiate
Verb
  • Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Charlotte’s communication director did not respond to the Observer on Thursday when asked whether the city plans to address public conversations surrounding Juliana’s death.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of address
Verb
  • Chancery courts in Mississippi handle legal issues including equity disputes, family law, estate matters and land record cases, and chancery judges — also called chancellors — typically hear trials without a jury present.
    — Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • His responsibilities included opening the facility, watching the children and handling most of the technology at the daycare, including the camera system.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of handle
Verb
  • The lawsuit also alleges that Penske and Boehly manipulated and misused California’s nonprofit laws.
    — Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has reported that AI training data and inputs are being manipulated and warned that attackers could influence model behavior by corrupting the information AI systems rely upon.
    — Syed Ali, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of manipulate
Verb
  • Maloney said one of his top priorities was ensuring taxpayer dollars are managed wisely.
    — Nathan Pilling July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • By constantly shifting and evolving his approach, the 68 year-old artist has managed the unlikely feat of remaining in the avant garde for nearly half a century.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of manage
Verb
  • The city will need to translate that to law governing how properties are treated — a long process on deck for 2027, Wilson said.
    — Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
  • This was a player who wanted to be revered as The Man of a franchise, and he was not treated that way.
    — Mac Engel July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of treat
Verb
  • Pimpton may have the inside track to start after taking most of the first team reps in spring camp.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Kansas’ three Democratic governor hopefuls dug in on the issues and took shots at each other’s integrity and effectiveness in an hourlong Tuesday-evening television debate hosted by Topeka’s WIBW.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of take
Verb
  • Providers responded by listing one rate for a paying customer and a separate, higher rate to negotiate down with an insurer.
    — Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • These companies are having difficulties negotiating crew transportation services as a result.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Definition of negotiate
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“Grapple (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grapple%20%28with%29. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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