1
as in competition
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the eternal contest between the forces of good and the forces of evil
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2
as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a contest for the gold medal in diving
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as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
what mighty contests have been waged on trivial matters
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as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
vowed to contest the claim in court
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Recent Examples of contest
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 17 June 2026
There is no doubt that warfare in our times is increasingly becoming a contest between machines.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
During jury selection on Monday, lawyers disclosed that Brown had accepted partial responsibility in the case after contesting the claims for years.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
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Noun
The contest marked the latest example of the staying power of the president's endorsement.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 17 June 2026
There is no doubt that warfare in our times is increasingly becoming a contest between machines.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Verb
The interpretation of these transformations in midwifery and its imagery have been fiercely contested.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
During jury selection on Monday, lawyers disclosed that Brown had accepted partial responsibility in the case after contesting the claims for years.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contest
Noun
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Measles has spread as a result of travel to international sports competitions before.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Their visit coincides with an event marking one year to the start of the Invictus Games, the biennial sporting competition Harry founded more than a decade ago.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Well, this won't be the highest-scoring game of the tournament so far — Germany scored seven times in its first win — but Canada will still match the Germans for the largest winning margin after taking a 6-0 lead with only four minutes left in stoppage time.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Christian Pulisic’s injury status has loomed large over this team despite their strong start on home soil for the tournament.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Continue reading … — Two arrested as skirmishes erupt outside courthouse after Karmelo Anthony verdict.—
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FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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One of those skirmishes, in fact, involved Childress himself, in 2011 at Kansas Speedway, when the then-65-year-old car owner for an opposing team got into a physical altercation with Busch after an on-track incident.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Wigan, United Kingdom — Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is poised to challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s premiership after resoundingly winning a special election in Makerfield, northwest England, and securing his return to parliament.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Each delivers thoughtful insights and actionable ideas that challenge your perspective and inspire new ways of thinking.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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But when rivalry between sororities escalates and a body is found, ambition, loyalty, and sisterhood collide with deadly consequences.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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The oldest rivalry in the NFL doesn’t include a team from Green Bay.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Noun
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The lawsuit claims that, in letters sent in April, the school district reported investigating the incidents and substantiating the events.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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After several years as an orphan, Pumphrey died in a South Caroline pine forest on August 16, 1780, in what was one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolutionary War.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Aegon was severely injured by Aemond and Vhagar in that battle.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Thirty years after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, Jose's former business partner still questions what led to the killings.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Nearly a decade later, public opinion has shifted, and there are signs that the decision to leave is being questioned by at least some within the governing Labour party.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
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“Contest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contest. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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