competed; competing
: to strive consciously or unconsciously for an objective (such as position, profit, or a prize) : be in a state of rivalry
competing teams
companies competing for customers
Examples of compete in a Sentence
Thousands of applicants are competing for the same job.
She competed against students from around the country.
We are competing with companies that are twice our size.
Did you compete in the track meet on Saturday?
The radio and the television were both on, competing for our attention.
Recent Examples on the Web
Huston, a 10-time Summer X Games street gold medalist, competed Saturday as part of the inaugural X Games League format, representing Team New York.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
These indications point to a future where automakers fiercely compete for a shrinking number of customers, said Mark Gottfredson, a partner at Bain & Company.
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Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Fellow center Anton Lundell, who missed the end of the regular season with injuries to his ribs, also competed for Finland at Worlds.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
The competing corridors have left them confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters – facing threats from sea mines, aerial drones, and Revolutionary Guard patrol boats – but also the complex political currents across the strait.
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Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
These indications point to a future where automakers fiercely compete for a shrinking number of customers, said Mark Gottfredson, a partner at Bain & Company.
—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Fellow center Anton Lundell, who missed the end of the regular season with injuries to his ribs, also competed for Finland at Worlds.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
The competing corridors have left them confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters – facing threats from sea mines, aerial drones, and Revolutionary Guard patrol boats – but also the complex political currents across the strait.
—
Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compete. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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