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Recent Examples of competed
Hodge previously competed in the 2024 Olympics and is the 2024 U20 champion in the 200 meters, running for the British Virgin Islands in both.
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Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Finalists from the United States, Brazil, Germany, Spain, and beyond, competed on stage in front of fans, family, and media.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 June 2026
This year, the Haitian Winter Olympics team’s ski suits had to be redesigned at the last minute to erase a depiction of Toussaint Louverture on a horse, which meant those skiers competed wearing an outfit that, rather absurdly, just featured a horse.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 12 June 2026
When not reporting, Cuyler is a member of the KU Chamber Choir and has competed in international competitions with the choir.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
First up are the legends, players who have competed at the highest levels for years and figure to do the same again in the coming weeks.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Anaheim Public Library’s massive team effort, consisting of directorial vision, storyboards, cinematography and much more, competed for the first time in the 15 million-plus operating library budget category that included international submissions.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Athletes competed on the world's biggest stage.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The two clubs competed in Istanbul in hopes of taking home the title.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Finalists from the United States, Brazil, Germany, Spain, and beyond, competed on stage in front of fans, family, and media.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 June 2026
This year, the Haitian Winter Olympics team’s ski suits had to be redesigned at the last minute to erase a depiction of Toussaint Louverture on a horse, which meant those skiers competed wearing an outfit that, rather absurdly, just featured a horse.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 12 June 2026
When not reporting, Cuyler is a member of the KU Chamber Choir and has competed in international competitions with the choir.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
First up are the legends, players who have competed at the highest levels for years and figure to do the same again in the coming weeks.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Anaheim Public Library’s massive team effort, consisting of directorial vision, storyboards, cinematography and much more, competed for the first time in the 15 million-plus operating library budget category that included international submissions.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Athletes competed on the world's biggest stage.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The two clubs competed in Istanbul in hopes of taking home the title.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competed
Verb
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But Becker contended that there are many factors that can influence voter turnout, in particular, California’s strong blue tilt.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Defense attorneys contended that Anthony believed he was threatened and acted to protect himself after physical contact occurred.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The tradition of dragon boat races was born from the story that people raced out in boats to search for the poet and threw rice into the river so fish would not eat his body.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Across southeast Asia, governments have raced to facilitate deployment of electric vehicles and other fuel-efficiency measures.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Police said the bail agent and driver fought, and the agent fired one round, with the bullet striking the suspect in the arm.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Thousands of Black men fought in the conflict for the Continental Army, the British or in pursuit of their own chance at liberation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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More than 100 Chicago firefighters battled an early-morning blaze in the Austin neighborhood on Friday, trying to save four businesses affected.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Getty Images Key Facts Photos and videos showed dark blue flaps both at the bottom of the pool and floating on the surface, even as the National Park Service battled to get rid of algae, which has reappeared, turning the pool green.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Most Californians likely can’t name the state’s current insurance commissioner or many of the 11 candidates who vied for the role in the primary.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Two Green Party candidates vied for secretary of state, while only one Green Party candidate was on the ballot for attorney general.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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“Competed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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