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 athlete was training to compete in this year's Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, which are being held in Indonesia, and was projected to qualify for the next Summer Olympic Games in 2028 in Los Angeles.
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Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
Once in Borderland, Arisu must compete alongside other people in a series of deadly games.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Between these competing parties and Stephanie’s big Christmas blowout, Julia has an event that is both for opera and foster care.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
What began as an effort to help one man grew into a foundation that assists athletes with physical disabilities around the world compete in 105 different sports, ranging from baseball for the blind to para-Nordic skilling, Babbitt said.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
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Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
Once in Borderland, Arisu must compete alongside other people in a series of deadly games.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Between these competing parties and Stephanie’s big Christmas blowout, Julia has an event that is both for opera and foster care.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
What began as an effort to help one man grew into a foundation that assists athletes with physical disabilities around the world compete in 105 different sports, ranging from baseball for the blind to para-Nordic skilling, Babbitt said.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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