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adjective

Definition of competingnext
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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verb

present participle of compete
as in contending
to engage in a contest prizefighters competing for the world heavyweight championship

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Recent Examples of competing
Adjective
Truth is a public good Politics is not a seminar in absolute clarity, and competing claims are always part of the process. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026 Like the Joker, O’Leary tends to give competing origin stories for his nickname. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
Both countries are also competing to be the region’s primary business hub. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 July 2026 Local chapters are barred from raising money online, a restriction national leaders say is intended to prevent chapters from competing with one another for donations. — Sonner Kehrt, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for competing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competing
  1. competitive
  2. contending
  3. rival
  4. fighting
  5. driving
  6. racing
  7. hustling
  8. battling
Adjective
  • For sure, the old philosophy that all athletes with heart conditions should not play competitive sports is outdated and not correct.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Under owner Arte Moreno, the Angels have resisted rebuilding, preferring to add lower-tier free agents and rush college players to the major leagues in an effort to field a competitive roster.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of competitive
Verb
  • As the trade deadline approaches, though, contending teams will surely be calling the Red Sox about Chapman.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, James floated the idea publicly about ending his career in Cleveland and publicly praised the LA Rams for dealing draft picks to ensure a Super Bowl-contending team.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of contending
Adjective
  • Season 3 of the series returned with a bloody episode and a skyrocketing death toll, which continues to rise, as the rival Targaryen factions clashed in the shock-and-awe-inspiring Battle of the Gullet.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Schlittler, meanwhile, has a legitimate case to start for the American League, which will be managed by rival Blue Jays skipper John Schneider.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of rival
Verb
  • Police encountered teens fighting, launching fireworks at other people and carrying handguns.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • This serum is great for fading dark spots, boosting collagen production, and fighting visible signs of aging like fine lines and dullness.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of fighting
Adjective
  • The driver was also placed on a non-driving status pending the results of the investigation.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Nor will this anti-driving VMT policy meaningfully affect the global climate.
    — Jennifer Hernandez, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of driving
Verb
  • On a national scale, scientists are still racing to wrap their heads around the environmental footprint of our new AI obsession.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026
  • Both companies were initially racing to make their Wall Street debuts as soon as this year to secure fresh capital and support their heavy spending — but private fundraisings and credit lines give them more leeway.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of racing
Adjective
  • There are few travel moments more deflating than racing through security, grabbing overpriced snacks, and hustling to your gate—only to find your flight has been canceled and the line to speak with an agent is already snaking around the concourse.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • The main topic looked backward at an instance of not hustling, set against the disappointing start to his five-year, $175 million contract.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of hustling
Verb
  • While this will be the first time Yamal and Mbappé are battling at the World Cup, the two have played against each other before.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 July 2026
  • The 24-year-old, like many of his summer league teammates, is battling for his NBA dreams.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of battling

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