vied; vying ˈvī-iŋ How to pronounce vie (audio)
Synonyms of vienext

intransitive verb

: to strive for superiority : contend, compete

transitive verb

archaic : wager, hazard
also : to exchange in rivalry : match
vier noun

Examples of vie in a Sentence

They are vying to win the championship for the third year in a row. vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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The candidates vied to establish their relatability, that most valuable of campaign currencies, by describing their own hardscrabble experiences. Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026 That leaves Walker Buehler, Marco Gonzales, Germán Márquez, Triston McKenzie and JP Sears vying for what is likely one spot in the rotation. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 Baby of the Year unites thousands of parents and tiny tots alike to vie for the title while raising awareness and funds for Baby2Baby. Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026 The firm was selected through a request for proposal process in which multiple firms vied for a $650,000 bid, according to the county. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vie

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of vie was in the 15th century

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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vie. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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vie

verb
vied; vying ˈvī-iŋ How to pronounce vie (audio)
: to strive to win over another : contend
candidates vying with each other for the voter's support
vier noun

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