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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
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as in contestants
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 rivalries
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 competitions
The two competitions rolled out over three days in Sin City, with the International Pizza Challenge centered on culinary skills while the World Pizza Games offered a chance for slice slingers to show off their acrobatic skills and dexterity.
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James Powel, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
All competitions were won by city employee teams.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
In the next round, products are matched up in eight head-to-head competitions for votes.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Our work there was facilitated thanks to political leaders who chose not to rely solely on conventional engineering solutions but instead embraced design and cultural ambition through international competitions.
—Norman Foster, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
France extended its unbeaten run in all competitions to eight games and is now 7-5-3 all-time against the Brazilians.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
At least 25 states bar transgender women and girls from some women's and girl’s sports competitions.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Malinin, who won 14 competitions in a row, hopes to start a new win streak by claiming a third consecutive world title.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The only question is whether their uptick in performances is too little, too late — but Nuno’s side have only lost two of their last 12 matches in all competitions.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
James Powel, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
All competitions were won by city employee teams.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
In the next round, products are matched up in eight head-to-head competitions for votes.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Our work there was facilitated thanks to political leaders who chose not to rely solely on conventional engineering solutions but instead embraced design and cultural ambition through international competitions.
—Norman Foster, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
France extended its unbeaten run in all competitions to eight games and is now 7-5-3 all-time against the Brazilians.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
At least 25 states bar transgender women and girls from some women's and girl’s sports competitions.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Malinin, who won 14 competitions in a row, hopes to start a new win streak by claiming a third consecutive world title.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The only question is whether their uptick in performances is too little, too late — but Nuno’s side have only lost two of their last 12 matches in all competitions.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitions
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Every year, millions of Americans fill out March Madness brackets for the annual men's and women's college basketball tournaments, hoping to fulfill their unrealized dreams of selecting a perfect bracket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Since then, Woods has played in 11 tournaments the last five seasons, finishing only four of those tournaments.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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During the call, the producers reminded the contestants that they are bound by their one-year contracts.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jordan also describes stereotyping on set, recalling producers reducing her to racial tropes, while adding that Black contestants who approached Barker would sometimes be met with visible discomfort.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Others are places of conflict caused by rivalries between countries or peoples, disputes over national resources, or disagreements about the past.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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If festive pride persists, it is no longer connected to a country, empire, culture, or race, but the unique traditions of individual municipalities, pitted against one another in fierce but friendly, sportsmanlike rivalries.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tune Into the Rhythm of Filipino Festivals After a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festivals across the Philippines are once again taking the stage, filling up the events calendar with vivacious celebrations of local culture and tradition.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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March's meteor madness March had several notable fireball events.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the first episode’s Elimination Challenge‚ which was focused on North Carolina’s state vegetable, sweet potatoes — Cochran cooked up a pork loin in the kitchen at La Belle Helene that wasn’t quite cooked through, landing her in the bottom three competitors.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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To help resolve these dilemmas, European industry leaders are calling for government support, including subsidies and tax breaks, to level the playing field with Chinese competitors whose products come at unbeatable prices.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, groups like the nonpartisan Latino Victory Project, which focuses on developing Hispanic political leadership, said this current moment should not distract from the still-ongoing civil rights battles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Understandably, some gamers may be skeptical or even alarmed, given the ethical issues and legal battles surrounding generative AI.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Originally a deadline was set for when spring training games started, but enough progress and momentum had been made that discussions continued.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Inter Miami is urging (and incentivizing) fans to take public transportation to the games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Moore spoke at the Maryland statehouse for the premiere of NPR's Newsmakers, a new video podcast featuring high-profile interviews with leaders across society, from business figures to athletes to presidential contenders.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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The state's liberal majority is split among eight Democratic contenders.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Competitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitions. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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