Synonyms of competed

competed

verb

past tense of compete

as in contended

to engage in a contest

prizefighters competing for the world heavyweight championship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contended
• raced
• fought
• battled
• vied
• played
• rivaled
• challenged
• engaged
• worked
• faced off
• maneuvered
• jockeyed
• went out
• trained
• jostled
• tried out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of competed

Savchenko competed as a pro on 13 seasons of DWTS, and has yet to snatch the Mirrorball Trophy. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2026

Brittany, who shares three kids with her husband Patrick, is a former college soccer player who competed professionally in Iceland for a year. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026

Yolexis Toop, artistic swimming coach Yolexis Toop, a Venezuela native who competed on her home country’s national team, founded Boise Artistic Swimming in 2025 after discovering Idaho had no club for the sport. — Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026

Andreína Martínez Fournie Martínez Fournier has already competed on an international stage. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

The athlete at the center of the dispute had already competed in several girls’ races. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Amber Siyavus, who competed on Season 8 of Big Brother, has died, the Clark County medical examiner in Nevada confirmed to Deadline. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Caleb Flynn, a pastor who competed on American Idol season 12, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, AP News reports. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Alongside his acting career, Dempsey competed in endurance motor racing, recording podium finishes at premier racing events such as the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026