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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3
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
Sony has never had any presence in the south through its linear business, unlike some of our competition – and that’s been a good challenge for us.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit says the plaintiffs were deprived of fair competition by Hernandez’s inclusion on their sports teams, claiming a Title IX violation.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
By setting up its own stores, Walmart steps into direct competition with Amazon, which launched in South Africa last year, as well as low-cost Chinese online shops Shein and Temu, which already outpace other global retailers in the country.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Is there a world where everyone can coexist peacefully, or does the game thrive off competition?
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit says the plaintiffs were deprived of fair competition by Hernandez’s inclusion on their sports teams, claiming a Title IX violation.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
By setting up its own stores, Walmart steps into direct competition with Amazon, which launched in South Africa last year, as well as low-cost Chinese online shops Shein and Temu, which already outpace other global retailers in the country.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Is there a world where everyone can coexist peacefully, or does the game thrive off competition?
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competition
Noun
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After that, Alcaraz brought the hammer down with his otherwise impenetrable delivery, which was broken only three times across the tournament.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But Sunday’s final was a reminder that a whole tournament is a heavy weight for any two players to carry — even Sinner and Alcaraz.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese artist will bring his expertise as a glonal artist to guide the contestants through this crucial semi-final stage.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The format grants viewers unprecedented control over programming elements, from influencing contestant challenges involving current events and social issues to deciding elimination outcomes and performance selections.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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The rivalry itself has been tight.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Djokovic ultimately emerged as the third man, which enriched the dynamic and added layers, creating three rivalries where previously there had been one.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday afternoon, Turning Point USA founder and right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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The latest commitment will allow Startup Junkie to continue the program for three years and expand the team's capacity to serve clients and prospective borrowers with more resources, hands-on support and events.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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But on Friday, after losing in straight sets to Alcaraz, having done so to Sinner at the French Open and Wimbledon, Djokovic, the archest of arch-competitors, effectively hoisted the white flag.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meeting other competitors from across the country and hearing their stories has given Parker a deeper appreciation for our country.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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When a person is gravely ill, they’re often forced to fight two battles, one against their sickness and the other against the insurance company.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Looking back at Charlotte’s recent FCS opponents, dating back to 2021, the 49ers haven’t won the turnover battle in any of the four matchups, resulting in uncomfortably close games and even a lopsided loss to William & Mary in 2022.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lindblade is excited about Lionel Messi and Inter Miami games that have added to the city’s appeal and the back-to-back Stanley Cup championships of the Florida Panthers, whose practice complex is just north of downtown.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Guardians starter Slade Cecconi — who conversely had the best game of his career — didn’t allow a hit through seven innings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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There still isn’t a ton of pressure on Canales to win at a contender-level clip but not reaching at least a two-game improvement would be a massive disappointment.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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After a first sampling of every contender, the group established the front-runners.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Competition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competition. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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