the competition

noun

: a person or group that one is trying to succeed against : a person or group that one is competing with

He sized up the competition looking to see who his toughest opponent would likely be.

Don't let the competition know our trade secrets.

In my opinion, this restaurant has no competition. It's so much better that all the others.

Examples of the competition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported that Budnik displayed the flag amid restrictions on Israeli students representing their country at the competition. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

The stakes are high for Season 4 as Mnet has partnered with music industry powerhouse Republic Collective to bring a twist to the competition series. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

This will ensure that the United States can rebuild and protect its industrial base and win the competition with its biggest geopolitical rival. — Bill Cassidy, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2026

The United States will have 28 players in the main draw, leading all nations in the competition. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the competition

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