- present tense form of contend (3rd person singular).
contends
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of contends
Example Sentences
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This, he contends, is more aligned with the foraging behavior of our ancestors, who were flexible and sought the best of what was available.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Raman contends that Bass’ signature program Inside Safe, which dismantles encampments and moves people living there into motels, hotels and interim housing, is overly expensive and unsustainable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
“There simply is not much room for either stock prices or EPS to continue rising without some correction or a pause which allows the trendline averages to catch up,” Paulsen contends.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Reported talk of sailors debating whether to jump off the ship is overblown, he contends, recalling jokes that were made during his time on an aircraft carrier.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Internet is replete with novelty and variability,” he contends.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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