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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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Once considered a surefire heavyweight title contender, Browne has lost three straight fights.
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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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KATIE'S REWARD is training well for Brad Cox and looks like a solid contender.
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Only one potential Republican contender for governor was mentioned: House Speaker Richard Corcoran of Land O’Lakes, whom Gillum criticized in the context of HB 7069.
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There, four contenders for Mr. Immelt’s post lined up and made their case to claim the top job.
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Among the other top sales contenders are Aurora, Bolingbrook, Elgin, Joliet, Oak Brook, Orland Park, Rosemont, St. Charles and Tinley Park, the report showed.
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Now the Belmont is facing the loss of another top contender.
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Contenders for the spot are Jamie Uzelac, Steve Dujmovich and Don Ensign, who formerly held an at-large seat on the council.
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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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