grapple
verb (used without object)
to hold or make fast to something, as with a grapple.
grapples
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pluralof grapple.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof grapple (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
grappleverb (used without object)to hold or make fast to something, as with a grapple.
Example Sentences
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Japan has registered a record number of foreigners living in the country this year despite growing anti-immigration sentiment, as the country grapples with problems caused by an ageing and shrinking population.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Watching a new Oscar contender: La Bola Negra is a sprawling Spanish epic that grapples with the links between fascism and homophobia.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
But she also grapples with how to use AI.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Kraft and the other analysts at Deutsche Bank made their assessment as the film and TV industry grapples with consolidation, a production pullback in Hollywood and the possible impact of artificial intelligence on entertainment jobs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
As they drew near enough to use their grapples, the captain mounted the rail.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
