contends (with)

present tense third-person singular of contend (with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contends (with)
Verb
  • Recognizing the scale of both the challenge and economic opportunity, in March 2022 governments adopted a historic resolution to develop an international treaty that addresses the full life cycle of plastic, including its production, design, and disposal.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The commission has said that any duties could be lifted later if China addresses the EU’s concerns.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The Sun opposes Chiron and creates a trine with Jupiter.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Mercury creates a trine with Jupiter, opposes Chiron, and squares off against Pluto.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Intended for larger spaces, the display-worthy device has a remote control that manages its diffusion intensity.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Here, Ronan manages to turn a familiar story into something like an epic of self-forgiveness.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Contends (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contends%20%28with%29. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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