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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
Measles has spread as a result of travel to international sports competitions before.
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Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Master Mini, approximately one meter tall, is designed for education and robotic sports competitions, while Nova, standing about 50 centimeters tall, is intended as an entry-level educational and companion robot for children.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Beyond stand-up, the festival offers an eclectic mix of sketch and improv performances, panel discussions, intimate conversations with comedy legends, talent competitions, star-studded fundraising galas, film screenings, live podcast tapings, interactive partner activations and much more.
—William Earl, Variety, 17 June 2026
Munoz, known for his speed and directness, impressed for Osasuna with seven goals across 36 appearances in all competitions last term.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 17 June 2026
In most other competitions, clubs establish individual relationships with manufacturers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
Since its founding, the company has won awards at junior theatre competitions, put on full-scale musicals and expanded educational and experiential opportunities.
—Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Salazar said next year's event will likely include all the fan favorite competitions, along with the iconic Pokémon Center pop-up store.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Polymarket will serve as the official and exclusive prediction market partner of Liga MX in the United States, spanning league competitions including Campeón de Campeones, the annual match between the champions of the Liga MX Apertura and Clausura tournaments.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Master Mini, approximately one meter tall, is designed for education and robotic sports competitions, while Nova, standing about 50 centimeters tall, is intended as an entry-level educational and companion robot for children.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Beyond stand-up, the festival offers an eclectic mix of sketch and improv performances, panel discussions, intimate conversations with comedy legends, talent competitions, star-studded fundraising galas, film screenings, live podcast tapings, interactive partner activations and much more.
—William Earl, Variety, 17 June 2026
Munoz, known for his speed and directness, impressed for Osasuna with seven goals across 36 appearances in all competitions last term.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 17 June 2026
In most other competitions, clubs establish individual relationships with manufacturers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
Since its founding, the company has won awards at junior theatre competitions, put on full-scale musicals and expanded educational and experiential opportunities.
—Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Salazar said next year's event will likely include all the fan favorite competitions, along with the iconic Pokémon Center pop-up store.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Polymarket will serve as the official and exclusive prediction market partner of Liga MX in the United States, spanning league competitions including Campeón de Campeones, the annual match between the champions of the Liga MX Apertura and Clausura tournaments.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitions
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Sarah Strong is not playing any international tournaments this summer, and limiting her on-court wear and tear to try to get her calf and Achilles issues behind her.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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The legend from Latrobe, Pennsylvania, won numerous major tournaments over an illustrious career that spanned several decades.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
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First performed as an Edinburgh Fringe one-off, where contestants included a bunch of Horne’s comedian friends, Taskmaster has grown into a genuine phenomenon.—
Alex Horne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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The Traitors premiered on Peacock in 2023 with a mix of civilian and celebrity contestants, shifting to all celebrity competitors for its second season.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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From legendary investors to rising disruptors, host Maneet Ahuja unpacks the convictions, rivalries and bold ideas driving today’s markets and tomorrow’s economy.—
Maneet Ahuja,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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While the two keep drinking and wait for a rare lunar event, old grievances, outrageous escapades, and macho rivalries explode to the surface.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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With ruthless competitors who will stop at nothing to dethrone and destroy them, the Whitlocks are a blue-collar dynasty at the edge of extinction – and the old king is fighting to hold onto the crown.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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Amazon is currently leading the market in consumer trust, with 30 percent of shoppers favoring its AI shopping assistants over competitors such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Walmart.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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Informal Beyblade battles are popping up in strangest of places, with players huddling in parks, gyms and shopping malls.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Unlike in Jalisco or Michoacán, spectacular gun battles are hardly ever seen in Colima.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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No team has ever forced an opponent into scoring an own goal in back-to-back games.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Gelof extended his hitting streak to 23 games — the longest active run in the majors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The former Atlanta Braves prospect has accumulated parts of eight major-league seasons while pitching for multiple organizations, giving him valuable experience that contenders often seek during the long grind of a season.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The final contenders include Norway’s AF Gruppen, France’s Eiffage Génie Civil, and a joint venture between Sweden’s Skanska and Norway’s Vassbakk & Stol.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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“Competitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitions. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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