as in contender
one who strives for the same thing as another
the third-party challenger in the presidential election
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Recent Examples of challenger
Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews' ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
Attorneys for the challenger Sullivan argued that the Constitution lays out three exclusive qualifications for the Senate, addressing only age, citizenship and residency.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Peltola’s campaign and state Democrats have denied the allegation, as has the challenger.
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Becky Bohrer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
After dispatching Zayn, a new challenger for his title has emerged.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Peltola, the challenger and Alaska Democrats have all denied those allegations.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Now, analysts are suddenly eyeing Intel as a potential challenger.
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John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In Palm Beach County’s District 34, incumbent Democrat Mack Bernard will face Republican challenger Jackie Green.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Paul’s confidence was growing, and the left tackle seemingly responded to his challengers by laughing at their efforts in a mocking manner.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Attorneys for the challenger Sullivan argued that the Constitution lays out three exclusive qualifications for the Senate, addressing only age, citizenship and residency.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Peltola’s campaign and state Democrats have denied the allegation, as has the challenger.
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Becky Bohrer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
After dispatching Zayn, a new challenger for his title has emerged.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Peltola, the challenger and Alaska Democrats have all denied those allegations.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Now, analysts are suddenly eyeing Intel as a potential challenger.
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John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In Palm Beach County’s District 34, incumbent Democrat Mack Bernard will face Republican challenger Jackie Green.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Paul’s confidence was growing, and the left tackle seemingly responded to his challengers by laughing at their efforts in a mocking manner.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenger
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Anthony Elanga puts up a contender for the goal of the tournament with a rocket from the corner of the box into the left side of the net to bring this one back even at one goal apiece in the 62nd minute.
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Matthew Brewer, previously the CHA’s interim CEO and board chair, declared his candidacy in the 2027 mayoral race, the latest addition to a widening pool of contenders.
Noun
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Casa Amor’s Alannah Keyser is the latest Love Island contestant to get fired after a video surfaced of her allegedly using the N-word.
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This is not the first time a Love Island USA contestant was booted from the show for a similar situation.
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Turning to larger athletic shoe players, prospects are mixed as smaller competitors inch ahead.
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While art remains the primary business for Sotheby’s and its competitors, sports memorabilia and other collectibles have quickly become important categories as the major houses work to broaden their collector bases.
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In what felt like an absolute fever dream, the PIX 11 studio team was talking to reporter Steve Gelbs before a game against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies.
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Escalating violence Sydney’s western suburbs are ground zero for a turf war that’s seen criminal gangs shoot up rivals’ homes, ignite cars and businesses, kidnap and kill associates and terrorize their families.
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“Challenger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenger. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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