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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In the post, the teen — who regularly competes in equestrian events — included a photo of herself lying in a hospital bed with her left arm in a black sling.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
But since 2011, Carroll has competed among the best, but hasn’t added a state title to its extensive trophy case.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
This increases capacity, leading to faster turnaround times and the ability to handle urgent projects — all of which are key offerings that allow this Midwest, small-town company to compete with larger organizations with big-city operations.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Going into next week, there are nine castaways competing for the $1 million prize.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
But since 2011, Carroll has competed among the best, but hasn’t added a state title to its extensive trophy case.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
This increases capacity, leading to faster turnaround times and the ability to handle urgent projects — all of which are key offerings that allow this Midwest, small-town company to compete with larger organizations with big-city operations.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Going into next week, there are nine castaways competing for the $1 million prize.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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 17 Nov. 2025.
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