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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These are the two men vying to be the Last King of Hollywood. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025 In addition to the national championship, 1,602 puppies and juniors will compete for the Puppy/Junior of the Year in AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, and 1,040 canines will vie for Best Bred-by-Exhibitor in Show, for which the winner will receive $15,000. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Those companies are all vying for big AI contracts and are investing heavily in data centers and hardware necessary to meet expected demand. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025 Different liberal factions are choosing sides in a May race primary that will decide who vies for the toss-up seat. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 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 14 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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