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
The garment sector is Cambodia's main export earner, with low labor costs being its competitive advantage.
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ABC News, 23 May 2026
The endorsement was viewed as a way to keep Lawler in a reelection bid rather than opening up a competitive House seat.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Training begins for 2028 With 2028 already in his mind, Urlando had initially been scheduled to kick off his competitive prep this week at a TYR Pro Series meet in Sacramento at the North Natomas Aquatics Complex.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Drivers spoke at length on Saturday about his accomplishments, praising his toughness, competitive spirit and penchant for speaking his mind — all of which earned him a reputation as NASCAR’s villain.
—Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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ABC News, 23 May 2026
The endorsement was viewed as a way to keep Lawler in a reelection bid rather than opening up a competitive House seat.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Training begins for 2028 With 2028 already in his mind, Urlando had initially been scheduled to kick off his competitive prep this week at a TYR Pro Series meet in Sacramento at the North Natomas Aquatics Complex.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Drivers spoke at length on Saturday about his accomplishments, praising his toughness, competitive spirit and penchant for speaking his mind — all of which earned him a reputation as NASCAR’s villain.
—Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
Adjective
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From the non-competing tier, there’s a few teams who absolutely spent in the 2026 draft, no shade here.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Establishing an entirely new and competing agency is merely the pursuit of a bureaucratic gravy train, and providing it with incentives to abuse power in order to boost its own coffers is an invitation to tyranny.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s yet another reason to be diligent with your daily SPF.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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In the end, after a monthslong investigation and diligent forensic work, partial remains of 70 of the 110 victims were identified and returned to family members who, to this day, carry the pain of that day in 1996.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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An important element of the concept is that guests shouldn’t go hungry and definitely not starve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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With a base of egg noodles and four different kinds of cheese mixed in, this hearty casserole will easily feed a hungry family.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Gone was the meek servant child, replaced by a confident woman who remained composed during aggressive cross-examination.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The new reality finds those legacy players, with the single exception of Disney, playing defense as tech’s flywheel spins faster, and their pursuit of TV ad dollars becomes even more aggressive.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Healthy protective lies are typically temporary and emotionally motivated rather than self-serving.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Alba has long been open about her love of high-intensity workouts and switching up her fitness routines to stay motivated.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Certainly, the images themselves are striking and dramatic, defined by strong shadows and a dynamic sensibility, with bodies constantly in motion.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Many stayed, putting down roots that grew into multigenerational farming families who continue to shape the region’s dynamic food scene.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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