CONTENDS (WITH) Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

contends (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of contend (with)

as in addresses

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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as in opposes

to strive to reduce or eliminate medical missionaries who daily contend with disease and poverty

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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

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“Contends (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contends%20%28with%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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