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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
PAs testifying in support of the bill also argued the changes would give them parity with nurse practitioners, keeping them competitive in the workforce.
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Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The league offers seasonal competitive and casual leagues, free Sunday practices, social events and volunteer and leadership opportunities, all aimed at creating a safe, inclusive space to play, connect and belong.
—Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Escorted was taken out by WBTV over the summer, landing at Amazon, which stepped up in a competitive situation.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Reprise, his 2006 cannonball of a debut, centers on two aspiring, competitive writers.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
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Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The league offers seasonal competitive and casual leagues, free Sunday practices, social events and volunteer and leadership opportunities, all aimed at creating a safe, inclusive space to play, connect and belong.
—Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Escorted was taken out by WBTV over the summer, landing at Amazon, which stepped up in a competitive situation.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Reprise, his 2006 cannonball of a debut, centers on two aspiring, competitive writers.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
Adjective
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The Department intends to stop funding both 2025 new awards and non-competing continuations for these seven grant programs.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner of Italy and women’s singles champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus return to defend their titles, along with American tennis stars Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and more competing.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
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Macfadyen is diligent in his portrayal of an obviously unwell man, traumatized by his difficult childhood and never having received the proper care.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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That same day, Stein, 75, posted a photo of Akira to Instagram sharing the news and thanking authorities for their diligent work in tracking down those responsible for her death.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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So last Monday, after scrolling through news of the government shutdown and with nothing else planned for the day, the couple decided to fire up their Pit Boss pellet grill and feed anyone who was hungry, no questions asked.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Voter anger over the cost of living is hurtling forward into next year’s midterm elections, when pivotal contests will be decided by communities that are home to fast-rising electric bills or fights over who’s footing the bill to power Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s the kind of chance that last season, a more aggressive-looking Stolarz would have used his frame — and frankly, his big-game presence — to turn away with ease.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The agency has also faced criticism for aggressive tactics used by ICE agents in executing the president’s immigration policy.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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This week, The Tennessean is honoring students who are highly motivated to succeed and make the grade across Middle Tennessee in this week's Student of the Week feature.—
Kenya Anderson,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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There is no indication that the misleading edit was politically motivated.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Strong geomagnetic storms can also spark bright, dynamic auroras, sometimes much farther into mid-latitudes than normal.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Attendees experienced a dynamic mix of panel discussions, live performances, workshops, and industry mixers, all culminating in the Touring Awards Ceremony.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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