wrestled; wrestling
ˈre-sliŋ 
ˈra-;
ˈre-sᵊl-iŋ,
ˈra-
1
: to contend by grappling with and striving to trip or throw an opponent down or off balance
2
: to combat an opposing tendency or force
wrestling with his conscience
3
: to engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
4
: to engage in or as if in a violent or determined struggle
wrestling with cumbersome luggage
1
a
: to engage in (a match, bout, or fall) in wrestling
b
: to wrestle with
wrestle an alligator
2
: to move, maneuver, or force with difficulty
Synonyms
Examples of wrestle in a Sentence
Verb
They'll be wrestling each other for the championship.
They'll be wrestling with each other for the championship.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
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This hilarious, heartfelt and beautiful memoir about coming of age as a Latinx gay man and learning to love his place in the world is the perfect book for anyone wrestling with their relationship to machismo, regardless of gender or background.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Given that this year’s election is pivotal for determining which political party will wrestle control over the U.S. House of Representatives, this is a key victory for conservatives everywhere, beyond just Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-SC) district.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 29 May 2024
While the worlds of comedy and mental health have often clashed in the past, Scheer believes his generation has been able to usher in an understanding that everyone is wrestling with something in their private life.
—William Earl, Variety, 21 May 2024
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Verb
Video of the arrest, first published by CBS, shows multiple officers wrestling with and striking the teen while he’s being held down.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Buy Now 20 of 35 'High-Risk Homosexual' by Edgar Gomez
This hilarious, heartfelt and beautiful memoir about coming of age as a Latinx gay man and learning to love his place in the world is the perfect book for anyone wrestling with their relationship to machismo, regardless of gender or background.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Given that this year’s election is pivotal for determining which political party will wrestle control over the U.S. House of Representatives, this is a key victory for conservatives everywhere, beyond just Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-SC) district.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 29 May 2024
While the worlds of comedy and mental health have often clashed in the past, Scheer believes his generation has been able to usher in an understanding that everyone is wrestling with something in their private life.
—William Earl, Variety, 21 May 2024
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“Wrestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrestle. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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