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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 2-2 draw halted San Diego’s five-match losing streak in MLS play, but stretched its winless run across all competitions to nine matches.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The Lions have scored multiple goals in four consecutive games across all competitions.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Both countries have also been banned from the Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup and other ITF team competitions; and tennis events in the countries were canceled.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The 5-foot-8, 148-pound player has had to adjust to what is widely considered a more physical league compared to some other competitions in Europe.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
While promoting the new season of Tucci in Italy, the Devil Wears Prada 2 star revealed the reason why he’s opted not to participate in culinary competitions.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Soon he was allowed to borrow horses for competitions.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
In part, streaming platforms have proved a better fit for the league’s days-long, nature-dependent competitions than traditional linear TV.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
On top of the travelling, these games at the business end of the continental competitions take up so much energy and emotion.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The Lions have scored multiple goals in four consecutive games across all competitions.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Both countries have also been banned from the Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup and other ITF team competitions; and tennis events in the countries were canceled.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The 5-foot-8, 148-pound player has had to adjust to what is widely considered a more physical league compared to some other competitions in Europe.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
While promoting the new season of Tucci in Italy, the Devil Wears Prada 2 star revealed the reason why he’s opted not to participate in culinary competitions.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Soon he was allowed to borrow horses for competitions.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
In part, streaming platforms have proved a better fit for the league’s days-long, nature-dependent competitions than traditional linear TV.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
On top of the travelling, these games at the business end of the continental competitions take up so much energy and emotion.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitions
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The expansion of the NCAA men’s’ and women’s basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams, starting in March 2027, has been criticized by several prominent figures around the sport, including long-time ESPN analyst Dick Vitale.—
Gary Bedore
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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In the past, Warren and Bianchi took any opportunity to go to Bianchi’s family trailer at Normandy Farms Campground – cornhole tournaments, softball tournaments, volleyball tournaments – and would spend a night or two nights just hanging out.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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And not just because one of the leading contestants torched himself and his political livelihood in a bonfire of hubris and stupidity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Beast Games, a spectacle of over-the-top competition, offers 1,000 contestants the chance to win a $5 million prize with other high-value prizes being doled out in the process.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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That’s why the series’ episodes that focus specifically on his rivalries with other climbers, in particular Honnold and Hunt, feel the most enlightening.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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The unanimous decision came during a nine-hour-long meeting that included several tense moments arising out of longstanding political rivalries.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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During the all-day hearing Friday, the owners of both companies took the stand to give their often starkly different views of events.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Most days at Bluebird will feature free live music and other entertainment events.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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When Beijing wishes to shape the outcome of a transaction, signal displeasure, or slow the advance of foreign competitors in strategic sectors, antitrust enforcement has proven an effective tool.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Chevy Bolt's electric hatchback has a huge advantage over some competitors as the least expensive new EV.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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That means the knock-down, drag-out government shutdown battles that have become a Washington ritual are, in effect, a fight over a little more than a quarter of the federal ledger.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Marr's legal battles with State Farm started in 1999, when Marr says the insurer denied a claim that a friend filed for tornado damage.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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After losing the first two games of a first-place Palomar League showdown, playing poorly in the second game and losing by 12 runs, Mission Hills High School baseball coach Griffin Teisher said his team had one thing on its mind.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The Knicks look like bona fide title contenders.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Fourteen candidates are on the ballot, though only five, including Pratt, are viewed as viable contenders heading into the June 2 primary.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Competitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitions. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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