Definition of contender
: one that contends; especially : a competitor for a championship or high honor a heavyweight title contender the leading presidential contenders
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Examples of contender in a Sentence
There are several contestants, but only two real contenders.
This latest defeat means that she's no longer a contender for the world title.
Recent Examples of contender from the Web
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Stryker Phd, winner of the Longacres Mile in 2014 and 2015, was expected to be a contender in the race, but the 8-year-old gelding was scratched by the starter after characteristically lagging behind while the others loaded.
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The hunt for a winner in a single category might involve visiting contenders in Pasadena, downtown, Studio City, Santa Monica, and beyond.
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Once considered a surefire heavyweight title contender, Browne has lost three straight fights.
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The move also would seem to insert Cozart back into trade chatter, with a couple contenders losing young shortstops to long-term injuries in the last couple days.
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The Reference Shelf A who’s who guide to the top contenders to lead the ANC.
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The Marlins haven’t needed many hits in recent days to beat two of the National League’s top contenders.
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George wants to be traded to the Lakers or to a true contender, but the Pacers held on to him for now.
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KATIE'S REWARD is training well for Brad Cox and looks like a solid contender.
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Origin and Etymology of contender
see contend
CONTENDER Defined for English Language Learners
contender
playDefinition of contender for English Language Learners
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: a person who tries to win something in a contest; especially : a person who has a good chance of winning
CONTENDER Defined for Kids
contender
playDefinition of contender for Students
: a person who is in competition with others
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