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Recent Examples of competes
Implats, which competes with Valterra and Sibanye-Stillwater in the platinum group metals market, has a long-standing presence in Zimbabwe, having steadily built its stake in Zimplats in the early 2000s and become the dominant owner, holding more than 80% of the company.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
When Fritz competes on home soil, his tennis often blooms.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
But in an era of hyper-partisan media and digital amplification, journalism increasingly competes with propaganda.
—Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Applying fertilizer too early favors weed growth, which then competes with emerging grasses for water, sunlight, and nutrients.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Varvara Voronchikhina, of Russia, competes in the alpine skiing women's downhill standing competition at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 7, 2026.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Improved training centers are a carrot to attract players, as the league increasingly competes with European clubs for top talent.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Fender is also nominated for album of the year, artist of the year and alternative/rock act, while Dean competes in the album, artist, song and pop act fields.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
Choose Chicago’s current budget of around $33 million is far below the spending of the cities Chicago competes with, like a $120 million budget in Orlando, Florida, or a budget north of $200 million in Las Vegas, Reynolds said.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
When Fritz competes on home soil, his tennis often blooms.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
But in an era of hyper-partisan media and digital amplification, journalism increasingly competes with propaganda.
—Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Applying fertilizer too early favors weed growth, which then competes with emerging grasses for water, sunlight, and nutrients.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Varvara Voronchikhina, of Russia, competes in the alpine skiing women's downhill standing competition at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 7, 2026.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Improved training centers are a carrot to attract players, as the league increasingly competes with European clubs for top talent.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Fender is also nominated for album of the year, artist of the year and alternative/rock act, while Dean competes in the album, artist, song and pop act fields.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
Choose Chicago’s current budget of around $33 million is far below the spending of the cities Chicago competes with, like a $120 million budget in Orlando, Florida, or a budget north of $200 million in Las Vegas, Reynolds said.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competes
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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce contends that the bill would create duplicative enforcement and regulatory systems.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Justice Department contends both the mask ban and the ID law illegally interfere with the operation of the federal government, a violation of the Constitution’s supremacy clause, while California likens them to highway speed limits, which apply to everyone equally.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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That prompted the team to tab Myatt Snider, who races part-time in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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These are intriguing threads Disco almost fights.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the war enters its next phase, the side with the deeper arsenal may ultimately determine who fights till the end.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Competes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competes. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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