as in competitive
having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others
The competing salespeople were all trying to lure the same customers.
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as in contending
to engage in a contest
prizefighters competing for the world heavyweight championship
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Recent Examples of competing
Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Leaders from both nations face mounting public pressure to show strength and seek revenge, and the heated rhetoric and competing claims could be a response to that pressure.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, competing services are on the launchpad, including from rival billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Amazon.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Washington may face even greater competing crises today than in 2005, when Bush launched the country’s influenza strategy.
—Caitlin Rivers, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2023
Employees sometimes resent being affiliated with the larger department because of its sprawling, competing and sometimes politically charged activities.
—Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Having an affordable and competing way to watch movies at home has changed some moviegoers’ habits.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Both militant groups are active in the region and have issued competing claims in thee past.
—Riaz Khan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will hold a competing political event in Tucson on the same day.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
Mike Dojc, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Carey Hart, who has been competing in motocross for years, embraced the opportunity to push himself physically after having to take a step back recently.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The need to innovate quickly, for instance, often puts departments under immense pressure, leading to competing priorities.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Consultants are often juggling competing demands, and a bit of patience goes a long way.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The instant gratification of holes going by quickly and competing for a point is fun.
—Brody Miller and Hugh Kellenberger, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The character wrestles with the competing pressures of war and romance, but this warrior-lover didn’t project any doubts at all; killing and dying seemed much to his taste.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Guys were out there competing their a-- off, trying to get a win.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Guys were out there competing their ass off trying to get a win.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Sports are not just about competing but also relations.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Leaders from both nations face mounting public pressure to show strength and seek revenge, and the heated rhetoric and competing claims could be a response to that pressure.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, competing services are on the launchpad, including from rival billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Amazon.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Washington may face even greater competing crises today than in 2005, when Bush launched the country’s influenza strategy.
—Caitlin Rivers, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2023
Employees sometimes resent being affiliated with the larger department because of its sprawling, competing and sometimes politically charged activities.
—Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Having an affordable and competing way to watch movies at home has changed some moviegoers’ habits.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Both militant groups are active in the region and have issued competing claims in thee past.
—Riaz Khan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will hold a competing political event in Tucson on the same day.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
Verb
Field size will expand a touch with over 20 creators competing in the events that will be enhanced by live ShotLink powered by CDW scoring/data, Trackman shot tracing and the same onscreen graphics pro game watchers have come to expect.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Carey Hart, who has been competing in motocross for years, embraced the opportunity to push himself physically after having to take a step back recently.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The need to innovate quickly, for instance, often puts departments under immense pressure, leading to competing priorities.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Consultants are often juggling competing demands, and a bit of patience goes a long way.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The instant gratification of holes going by quickly and competing for a point is fun.
—Brody Miller and Hugh Kellenberger, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The character wrestles with the competing pressures of war and romance, but this warrior-lover didn’t project any doubts at all; killing and dying seemed much to his taste.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Guys were out there competing their a-- off, trying to get a win.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Guys were out there competing their ass off trying to get a win.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competing
Adjective
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Her second-longest-running release, Born This Way, held on the competitive ranking for just 60 frames.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But McCarthy is a year removed from competitive football, begging the question of what will the Vikings get exactly from the quarterback position.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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The path is similar this time around, and Tampa Bay is coming off a resounding 40-17 victory over the playoff-contending Los Angeles Chargers.—
Associated Pess,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This means their sports counterparts have only needed two rival broadcasters in any market to create an auction.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Just three weeks after signing with the San Diego Wave, Adriana Leon made her debut for the club in a match against rival Angel City in Los Angeles.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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As a result, the rear-wheel A-Spec model gets slightly more driving range than the front-wheel drive (FWD) EX and Touring Prologue trims (296 miles of range, a combined MPGe rating of 99).—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
8 Aug. 2024
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View Photos Some dual-motor all-wheel-drive electrics—such as early versions of the Tesla Model Y—offer more driving range than their two-wheel-drive analogs due to careful calibration to only use a single motor during the EPA's test cycles.—
Drew Dorian,
Car and Driver,
17 Mar. 2023
Verb
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With 10 laps to go, Antonelli was battling with Haas driver Ollie Bearman, sitting P11.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Still, consumers have been battling with higher prices for groceries, including record egg prices, and the threat of more spikes as tariffs take effect.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That's because tomatoes are notoriously hungry for nutrients, and broccoli will compete for the same selection of nutrients in the soil.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Meanwhile, hungry Palestinians are enduring a catastrophic situation in Gaza.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Lucky for us, part of that is amplifying all those extra teams vying for contention.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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His witty but sweet novel follows five actresses all vying for a prestigious prize, each of whom has a reason for wanting to take home the trophy.—
Michael Schaub,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Competing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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