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
A fresh approach to the dot plot and the Fed’s broader communication tools is overdue, and the timing is good as the central bank grapples with new and evolving challenges.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 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
Like “The Good Wife,” the series from which “Elsbeth” sprang, “Cupertino” is a legal dramedy that grapples with — or at least exploits — current events and issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
As they drew near enough to use their grapples, the captain mounted the rail.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
