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Recent Examples of compete
And while the festive markets on this itinerary can’t compete in terms of size and sparkle with those seen along the Rhine or the Danube, the spectacular French chateaux dressed in their Christmas finest more than make up for it.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Democrats believe an open seat gives them their best chance in years to compete statewide.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The contemporary entertainment industry pushes that logic into nearly grotesque territory, as film and TV productions compete against 24/7 internet feeds and a rapidly changing meme dialect designed to always leave someone out of the loop.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Clear and Cohen were amigos, and rather than compete, linked arms on Backrooms and won the producer bakeoff.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 May 2026
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Democrats believe an open seat gives them their best chance in years to compete statewide.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The contemporary entertainment industry pushes that logic into nearly grotesque territory, as film and TV productions compete against 24/7 internet feeds and a rapidly changing meme dialect designed to always leave someone out of the loop.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Clear and Cohen were amigos, and rather than compete, linked arms on Backrooms and won the producer bakeoff.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compete
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Prosecutors argue the order is needed to protect the jury pool, while defense attorneys contend the request is unsupported and unnecessary.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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On Monday, two contending teams made blockbuster trades in efforts to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl 61.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Its most recent 54th run was record-breaking, the biggest marathon in history, with 132 countries represented, 59,226 finishers and by far the highest number of spectators in every neighborhood who supported and cheered runners on a route that races through all five boroughs.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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On the lawn of Jim Gilliam Park on Saturday, supporters from across the city chanted Pratt’s name, took selfies in front of black campaign vans with his hummingbird logo and ate cookies decorated with his face as kids raced around on scooters and played with the handful of dogs attending.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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While Hulst tried to fight his way through traffic, Serna was in unfamiliar territory.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Aspiring journalist Lily’s camera was recording when the OPEF Marines invaded and began killing both Marsies and the Peacekeepers force that was actually aligned with the Marines and fighting against the Marsies.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The composer shows himself a cartoonish James Bond-type, battling with his prissy critics, while also dallying with his seductive wife, who is represented in opulent violin solos.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Castle can battle with Towns, but the height difference (Castle is 6 foot 6; Towns is a 7-footer) leaves the Spurs vulnerable on the glass.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compete. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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