1
as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a competition between two fierce football rivals
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2
as in contestant
one who strives for the same thing as another
tried to analyze his major competition in the tennis tournament
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the intense competition for bragging rights to being the city's best French restaurant
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Recent Examples of competition
The team’s ticket to the Club World Cup party was anything but controversial, dominating that continental competition and easily beating MLS visitors Columbus Crew 3-0 in the final last June.
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 8 June 2025
The idea of players being in competition for a starting job or roster spot has been lip service too often in the recent past.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
That competition spread, Hazel said, to the band’s second album, 1990’s Gumbo Millennium.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
The Diamond League was the premier series of competition in the sport for a long time and still holds that title due to its longevity and structure.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 8 June 2025
The idea of players being in competition for a starting job or roster spot has been lip service too often in the recent past.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
That competition spread, Hazel said, to the band’s second album, 1990’s Gumbo Millennium.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
The Diamond League was the premier series of competition in the sport for a long time and still holds that title due to its longevity and structure.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competition
Noun
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So far, in the NCAA tournament, Cholowsky had been uncharacteristically quiet for his standards.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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As part of our guides to the sides that will feature in the tournament, James Horncastle gives you the background on River Plate.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Jeremiah Brown, a 25-year-old from Seattle, Washington, was one of 10 original contestants on Love Island USA Season 7 who joined on Day 1.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
4 June 2025
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The summer heat arrived early on Peacock's Love Island USA Season 7 premiere, which aired on Tuesday with a 40-minute delay, high-stakes drama, and an off-screen scandal that has fans calling for a contestant's removal.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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This is also a historic rivalry, so that's why so many people are tuning in.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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How can the club improve its image around the world, where international fans are less concerned with local rivalries?—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Parades; live entertainment; food, drink and merchandise vendors; community resources; and family-friendly activities are central to all of these events.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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With the victory, Scheffler joins Woods as the only repeat winners of the tournament, renowned as one of the hardest PGA Tour events on the schedule.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Hernandez beat out all other competitors in the triple jump, though the runner-up was also awarded 1st place under new rules established by the California Interscholastic Federation after Trump issued his threats.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Its temperature control falls behind its most direct competitor, the Asus TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB, in both configurations.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Recently, a German court quietly ended a landmark legal battle that had spanned nearly a decade.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Fires and recovery Crews battle fire burning in Pala, evacuations underway in northern San Diego County.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Noun
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You’re being called to play the long game, to build something that lasts.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Turner Sports first acquired an NBA package in 1984, and games were on TNT since the network launched in 1988.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The Champions League is the ultimate barometer of the continent’s elite clubs and up until now PSG has been a flashy contender that always came up short.—
James Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Now that Edmonton’s non-superstars are finally winning their minutes, the Oilers are a contender.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Competition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competition. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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