Synonyms of competitions

competitions

noun

plural of competition

1

as in tournaments

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tournaments
• events
• games
• contests
• matches
• championships
• sports
• bouts
• tourneys
• sweepstakes
• matchups
• meets
• athletics
• races
• battles
• skirmishes
• nationals
• finals
• semifinals
• scrimmages
• derbies
• outings
• tussles
• heats
• struggles
• marathons
• triathlons
• conflicts
• runs
• rounds
• gymkhanas
• tugs-of-war
• rallies
• field days
• runoffs
• play-offs
• decathlons
• biathlons
• volleys
• rubbers
• ultramarathons
• sudden deaths
• round-robins
• classics
• nightcaps
• sets
• seesaws
• pentathlons
• heptathlons
• dead heats
• photo finishes

2

as in contestants

one who strives for the same thing as another

tried to analyze his major competition in the tennis tournament

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contestants
• competitors
• contenders
• rivals
• challengers
• finalists
• entrants
• corrivals
• entries
• players
• opponents
• archrivals
• semifinalists
• adversaries
• antagonists
• also-rans

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noncompetitors

3

as in rivalries

an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another

the intense competition for bragging rights to being the city's best French restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rivalries
• battles
• contests
• duels
• struggles
• confrontations
• contentions
• matches
• conflicts
• wars
• warfares
• sweepstakes
• dogfights
• clashes
• strifes
• ball games
• combats
• face-offs
• tugs-of-war
• showdowns
• debates
• grapples
• disputes
• disputations
• horse races
• collisions
• quarrels
• frictions
• arguments
• controversies
• discords
• nail-biters
• disagreements
• wrangles
• rows
• dissensions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• harmonies
• concords
• peaces

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of competitions

Outside of the tax world, one of the biggest stories focused on FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in a new company that would control the commercial operations of the World Cup and other major competitions. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The pivot came after widespread backlash and vows from all 55 members of UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations) to boycott future FIFA competitions if the plans went through. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

Brazilian forward Igor Jesus’ quality was evident last season, scoring 16 goals in all competitions during his debut campaign. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

The 20-year-old Venezuelan expertly controlled the ball with space to work, dribbled into the box, cut to his left and tucked it between Cleveland and the far post for his sixth MLS goal and 10th in all competitions this year. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026

Quarterback competitions in several cities Tagovailoa and Penix will compete in Atlanta. — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

There is a rotation of animals also on display in the Livestock area on the opposite end of the fairgrounds, with llamas, pygmy goats, miniature donkeys, Friesian horses and more visiting as various competitions and exhibits are held. — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

San Diego, meanwhile, was shut out in Colorado for only the 12th time in its first 62 matches across all competitions. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026