racing

noun

rac·​ing ˈrā-siŋ How to pronounce racing (audio)
: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races

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Each driver will now have to pull off stunning racing to get to the front and possibly win the race. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025 The what-ifs racing through Elissa’s mind were almost visible on her face. Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025 The racing didn’t yield any punches but was aggressive nonetheless, with 18 lead changes, breaking the mark of 13 set in 2016 for the most in this race’s 41-year history. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025 Instead, the fans showed out, the racing delivered, and North Wilkesboro’s spot on the Cup schedule — one way or another — is very much secure. Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for racing

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racing was in 1630

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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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