contending (with)

verb

Definition of contending (with)next
present participle of contend (with)
1
as in addressing
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently a multitude of problems to contend with as soon as he returned to the office

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2
as in opposing
to strive to reduce or eliminate medical missionaries who daily contend with disease and poverty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contending (with)
  1. addressing
  2. opposing
  3. managing
  4. manipulating
  5. treating
  6. negotiating
Verb
  • His clinic inspired the doctor to create a simplified but effective skincare regime with products that optimise skin health, addressing all key skin concerns and age-optimising the complexion.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of addressing
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  • However, with Mars retrograde opposing Venus, your romantic and friendship dynamics are being put to the test.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The bespoke drinks menu was inspired by the concept of yin and yang—with eight choices named after opposing forces like the sun/moon, heaven/earth, mountain/river, and dark side/bright side.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of opposing
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  • Whether users are managing transfers, staking or tokenization, the platform should offer customizable dashboards, enabling fast, intuitive access across desktop and mobile.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.
    Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of managing
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  • That has led to consternation that the Chiefs get all the right bounces — and even some conspiracies that the officials are manipulating things for Kansas City.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Well, this kind of attack leverages multiple communication platforms with the end result of manipulating victims more effectively than a single channel can do.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of manipulating
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  • Critics of American health care companies counter that UnitedHealthcare is one of the 10 largest companies in the world, treating 50 million people and with a revenue of $281 billion last year and a market capitalization of around $520 billion.
    Riley Gutiérrez McDermid, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.
    Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of treating
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  • Last Christmas Eve, Posen was with her in the hospital, negotiating with Dickson by phone.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of negotiating
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“Contending (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contending%20%28with%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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