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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The competing dynamics in Michigan and Maine reflect a broader battle over the direction of the Democratic Party, with establishment leaders viewing more centrist candidates as electable while progressive activists push for more ideologically ambitious candidates.
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Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his efforts to pivot away from the United States and align with Europe, meeting with the leader of Ireland on Saturday ahead of the Group of 7 summit and saying middle-power countries shouldn’t compete for favor with America.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Today, hotels are not just competing for attention.
—Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Approximately 38 million Americans play off-course forms of golf, none of which have grown more in recent years than the indoor simulator space, where golfers and non-golfers alike are able to practice, compete and/or socialize.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his efforts to pivot away from the United States and align with Europe, meeting with the leader of Ireland on Saturday ahead of the Group of 7 summit and saying middle-power countries shouldn’t compete for favor with America.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Today, hotels are not just competing for attention.
—Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Approximately 38 million Americans play off-course forms of golf, none of which have grown more in recent years than the indoor simulator space, where golfers and non-golfers alike are able to practice, compete and/or socialize.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compete. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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