as in competing
having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others
I am admittedly competitive when it comes to board games.
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Recent Examples of competitive
Tesla’s lineup of cars is aging and its foreign rivals have become much more competitive.
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Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Until last year, Chinese students made up the largest group of international students in the US, contributing significantly to the economy and helping America maintain its competitive edge in scientific research and technological innovation.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Eastern Kentucky voted handily for Trump in 2024, so the race is not particularly likely to become competitive.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The upstart founded by Stewart and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier (also a mother) is known not only for its competitive wages, with average salaries rivaling max deals in the WNBA, but also its family-friendly services.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
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Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Until last year, Chinese students made up the largest group of international students in the US, contributing significantly to the economy and helping America maintain its competitive edge in scientific research and technological innovation.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Eastern Kentucky voted handily for Trump in 2024, so the race is not particularly likely to become competitive.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The upstart founded by Stewart and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier (also a mother) is known not only for its competitive wages, with average salaries rivaling max deals in the WNBA, but also its family-friendly services.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
Adjective
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Sports are not just about competing but also relations.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Leaders from both nations face mounting public pressure to show strength and seek revenge, and the heated rhetoric and competing claims could be a response to that pressure.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Most of us who are mindful of the sun are likely diligent about our SPF application — and reapplication — on areas like our noses and the tops of our ears.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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Now, perhaps more than ever, investors need to be diligent in an increasingly speculative market.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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No one went home hungry, and the guests mostly raved about it.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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This coordinated reaction suggests the hungry nematodes may be joining together to easily hitch a ride on larger animals such as insects that transport them to (not so) greener pastures with more rotten fruit to feast on, Perez said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Addressing the Obvious Critiques Yes, 3–4% real growth is aggressive.—
Don Muir,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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After the aggressive animal showed no signs of leaving, the woman’s boyfriend fatally shot it, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Nicaragua, under the dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo, is a clear example of the politically motivated use of migration by an autocratic regime.—
Juan Sebastián Chamarro,
National Review,
8 June 2025
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And there’s motivated software firms ready to teach the deep technical skills required in marketing, sales and customer success.—
Stephen Diorio,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The concept, known as dynamic breathability, the Australian Merino wool marketer said, reflects how well the material adapts to changing conditions.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
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Universities must take near-term actions to improve economic viability, such as adopting real-time budgeting approaches with regular reviews and dynamic resource reallocation—a present-forward approach.—
Gregory Crawford,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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