1
as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
a multitude of problems to contend with as soon as he returned to the office
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
medical missionaries who daily contend with disease and poverty
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contend (with)
Verb
-
An empty plot of land at Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy is being transformed into California’s first accredited arboretum on a K-12 campus, a project aimed at addressing East Palo Alto’s low tree canopy coverage while fostering community engagement and environmental education.—
Ryan Macasero,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Try benzoyl peroxide to address blemish-prone skin. Dry Skin For dry skin: Look for gentle, hydrating cleansers that don't strip your skin of moisture.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The city is opposed to the construction of the West Austin Business Park, saying it was not authorized by the city and goes against the development plan the city and the landowner, Wheelock Communities, had agreed to in 2015.—
Rachel Royster,
Austin American-Statesman,
19 Jan. 2025
-
In the Senate, 79 members voted in favor of the measure, while 18 opposed and three abstained.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Then, in December, the National Park Service issued its final rule restricting bear baiting on Alaska lands managed by the NPS.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
-
Those accounts are managed by the White House so with a new administration, the content on those Pages changes.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Neither Moscow nor Pyongyang has confirmed the deployment of troops from North Korea to fight Ukrainian forces.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
-
With fire-fueling winds returning to the region and workers fighting to contain the firestorm, Aiko is holding space for healing, sending a team of masseuses to a first responders base for sessions of temporary relief.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Patel was a federal prosecutor who handled foreign terror cases with the Department of Justice and began his career as a public defense lawyer.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
-
Working in a variety of styles, the designers handle every aspect of the design process, from interior architectural detailing to custom furniture design.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Educators have long relied on Holocaust curricula to combat antisemitism.—
Mark Treyger,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
-
Emhoff’s portfolio as the first Second Gentleman included representing the U.S. at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and numerous other diplomatic events, and leading the administration’s work combatting antisemitism.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
In more significant cases, scammers manipulate individuals into transferring large sums of money to fake people, scam accounts, or identity theft.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
-
As Beckman's accomplice, Lau allegedly manipulated documents, including documents allegedly stolen from the venture capital firm that employed her while supposedly hiding her work for GameOn.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
For 41 years, the policy has served as a partisan touchpoint in American politics, with each party taking opposite stances.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
-
The Knicks certainly put their best foot forward against the Kings, bucking another trend by taking a 38-25 lead after the first quarter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Thesaurus Entries Near contend (with)
Cite this Entry
“Contend (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contend%20%28with%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share