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.
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Once those games are decided, the Frozen Four teams will compete at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, beginning with the semifinals Thursday, April 9.
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Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Chinese fashion brands are trying to compete with Western rivals globally.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The bill would establish uniform boxing organizations (UBOs) that would compete for the services of boxers alongside existing boxing organizations—competition that might increase benefits for boxers, who stand to gain from organizations bidding for their services.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The legendary golfer is set to compete in Match 2 of the best-of-three series against Los Angeles.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Chinese fashion brands are trying to compete with Western rivals globally.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The bill would establish uniform boxing organizations (UBOs) that would compete for the services of boxers alongside existing boxing organizations—competition that might increase benefits for boxers, who stand to gain from organizations bidding for their services.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The legendary golfer is set to compete in Match 2 of the best-of-three series against Los Angeles.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for compete
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compete. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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