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
But, the spirit of competitive excellence from his team has fueled an unquenchable thirst .
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Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
While the situation was resolved quickly, the unexpected presence of a pet left behind—albeit temporarily—offered a humorous contrast to the stress many face trying to purchase homes in today's competitive housing market in the United States.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The 2008 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest was a turning point in Chestnut's career — and one of the most dramatic moments in competitive eating history.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 July 2025
The class of 2025 is stepping into a challenging and competitive job market.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 4 July 2025
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Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
While the situation was resolved quickly, the unexpected presence of a pet left behind—albeit temporarily—offered a humorous contrast to the stress many face trying to purchase homes in today's competitive housing market in the United States.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The 2008 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest was a turning point in Chestnut's career — and one of the most dramatic moments in competitive eating history.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 July 2025
The class of 2025 is stepping into a challenging and competitive job market.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
Adjective
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However, competing service providers like AT&T fiber internet often offer faster speeds, unlimited data, fewer fees and longer price guarantees for just a bit more per month.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Since launching strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran on Saturday, competing reports have emerged on how significant the damage is.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Although resilience often looks like luck or good character, the ability to prevent or reduce losses from any type of risk entails careful planning and diligent efforts.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The group was not always diligent about following military directives.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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At the time, Alexx was an independent creative hungry to make his mark, while Weezy was a rising voice in podcasting still figuring out her next steps.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Wall Street is hungry for the Snack Wrap: The return of the popular McDonald’s menu item has fueled a stock market surge for the fast food chain.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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And signs have emerged that the White House may be misreading Trump’s election mandate and the political moment, with new polls showing public sentiment turning nationwide on the president’s increasingly aggressive enforcement tactics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Putin would hit them through relentless cyber attacks and increasingly aggressive military moves on their borders.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The latter were clearly correct and were wise to ignore the hyperbolic predictions of politically motivated pundits.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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These students can be bright and motivated and make a meaningful contribution to an organization.—
Leslye Moore,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In Marvel’s Ironheart, the world of technology collides with the supernatural, creating a fresh, dynamic chapter in the MCU.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Amazon $399 Bose $400 Best Buy The Bose Soundlink Mac (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the ultimate modern boombox, thanks to huge dynamic drivers, massive bass, and an awesome ropelike carrying handle.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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