wrestle (with)

verb

Definition of wrestle (with)next
as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to I've been wrestling with the idea of switching careers for quite some time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrestle (with)
  1. contemplate
  2. consider
  3. ponder
  4. debate
  5. entertain
  6. study
  7. question
  8. eye
Verb
  • Even in the midst of this global struggle, Roosevelt contemplated the future and envisioned the critical role that a new United Nations might play.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But Williams — who is set to compete with her sister Serena Williams in the Open’s doubles tournament this week — wasn’t ready to contemplate what’s next for her career after that.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemplate
Verb
  • After Sunday’s game, manager John Schneider indicated the club was still considering all options.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Asked about the cause of the capsize, Erhurman noted the storm, but said the weather was considered suitable for travel.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Kronengold and Shaw are still pondering what will come of that if Adults gets to be renewed.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Sierra College has three quarterbacks to ponder, and all will play early, Noonan said.
    — JOE DAVIDSON, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of ponder
Verb
  • But scientists have debated what causes electrons to pair up and produce the effect.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Collapse adds to debate over Kennedy Center renovations The collapse comes as the Kennedy Center board's plan to temporarily close the facility for a two-year renovation remains tied up in federal court.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of debate
Verb
  • Yes; families are clearly the property's sweet spot, thanks to extensive kids programming, multiple pools, and a schedule of activities that keeps younger travelers entertained from morning until night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Borden entertained O’Neil and other actors at her Maplecroft mansion in Fall River.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of entertain
Verb
  • Since all of the objects in a system influence vibrational behavior, Kracht likes to study them first in isolation and then in combination.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers therefore plan to connect the different stages of materials development rather than study them in isolation.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of study
Verb
  • Critics also questioned whether UCLA’s athletic department had adapted quickly enough to the NIL era.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • At Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas, Muslim students had used a spare classroom to pray without incident from 2009 to 2017, when Paxton’s office sent the district a letter questioning whether other students were being excluded.
    — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of question
Verb
  • The Japanese 10-year yield rose 6 basis points on Tuesday to nudge above 3% for the first time since 1996 as investors eye fiscal pressures in the country’s upcoming budget.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The distributor’s event film Legend of the White Dragon is eyeing $529k from limited screenings at 596 theaters.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of eye
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“Wrestle (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrestle%20%28with%29. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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