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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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
That moment has proven to be his best chance of a goal for the south London side, with the Wales international forward contributing only two assists in his 12 games across all competitions.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
With the 50th season of the CBS competition bringing back past contestants, The View producer asked Hasselbeck if she had ever been asked to return to the reality series.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
However, the dance has taken on a life of its own outside the game, and is frequently performed as a taunting gesture at competitions.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
For instance, Nebraska had a skills competition last year that included a 7-on-7 game.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
With the 50th season of the CBS competition bringing back past contestants, The View producer asked Hasselbeck if she had ever been asked to return to the reality series.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
However, the dance has taken on a life of its own outside the game, and is frequently performed as a taunting gesture at competitions.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
For instance, Nebraska had a skills competition last year that included a 7-on-7 game.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competition
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But Kansas coach Brandon Schneider has indicated the team could continue playing in an alternate postseason tournament, such as the WBIT or WNIT.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Friday’s game also comes with some significant stakes for the Heat and Hornets, with both teams hoping to make the playoffs without needing to take part in the play-in tournament.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Unlike Iditarod contestants, they are allowed outside help.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The very first episode of ANTM subjected the contestants to on-camera Brazilian bikini waxes and then sent them up to a Manhattan roof terrace to pose in swimwear in frigid weather.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Devoted fans will catch every clever nod, while newcomers can enjoy the romance, rivalry, and Regency ridiculousness without the multi-volume commitment.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The long-simmering rivalry between Sunni and Shiite Muslims erupted into a civil war that killed tens of thousands of civilians.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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President Calvin Coolidge was the first president to attend the event in 1924, establishing an annual tradition.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Target plans to provide more details on its turnaround plan at an investor event Tuesday.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Rows of tables were filled with competitors sitting two-by-two, heads down, hands moving quickly but quietly as volunteers paced the aisles.—
Lia Picard,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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This was the third launch of operational satellites for Amazon’s broadband internet constellation, which is seeking to become a competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink service.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Calamia won that battle — and then won first place in the race days later.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Former President Barack Obama is promoting a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year's midterm elections.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Old World Meatball sandwich was another strong contender.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Warriors are thus persisting in the oddest of spots between the tankers and the contenders during the playoff push.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Competition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competition. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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