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as in competing
to engage in a contest
just how many candidates are racing for the senatorial seat this year?
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as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
was racing around trying to get everything done before her big trip to India
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as in running
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Recent Examples of racing
Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Since the sausages began racing, the Brewers have only made it to the postseason eight times and their only World Series appearance came much earlier, in 1982.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Body camera video from the Grand Blanc Township church shooting shows law enforcement officers racing toward the scene and the assailant, minutes after someone made the first call for help to emergency dispatch during the mass shooting and fire that left four churchgoers dead.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The carrier has been racing to slash costs and recently announced plans to cut 40 routes and furlough about one-third of its flight attendants.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The president’s struggle to make a decision is both the scariest part of the film — that missile is still racing toward Chicago, remember — and in an odd way the most comforting.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Since the sausages began racing, the Brewers have only made it to the postseason eight times and their only World Series appearance came much earlier, in 1982.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Body camera video from the Grand Blanc Township church shooting shows law enforcement officers racing toward the scene and the assailant, minutes after someone made the first call for help to emergency dispatch during the mass shooting and fire that left four churchgoers dead.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The carrier has been racing to slash costs and recently announced plans to cut 40 routes and furlough about one-third of its flight attendants.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racing
Verb
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The senator did not respond to a request for comment about the competing legislation put forth by his fellow Democrats.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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If the animals are not competing in shows, they are sold for meat.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson seemed to be discussing the running game in particular, although it could be said about the entire team.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The running game — to which offensive coordinator Matt Nagy referred as a quarterback’s best friend — finally joined the party.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Antetokounmpo and the Bucks need to see if this group has any chance of contending in the East, with the mood sure to change depending on the answer to that question.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Javice’s lawyers asked the judge on Monday to reconsider his order, contending that JPMorgan wasn’t entitled to recover defense legal costs.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Avoid driving during those conditions if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He was accused of driving recklessly — speeding and passing in a no-passing zone — when the motorist swerved to avoid Lacy and crashed into another vehicle.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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When there were 30 laps to go, he was struck with a penalty for speeding on the pit road.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Only worth around $15 nowadays, but this card spawned so many anti-flying cards.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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BabyQuip connects traveling parents, who don’t want to schlep around cribs and high chairs, with independent business owners, who have baby gear to rent.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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News footage showed Red Cross vehicles traveling through the rubble of Gaza on route to an Israeli military base in Southern Israel.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fiji Airways is the smallest airline by fleet size to ever receive the honor and the only airline in Oceania to win, according to the carrier.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
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Davis added that the company will continue to re-evaluate its fleet size ahead of upcoming meetings with its union leaders.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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