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
Moscow had assumed that its immense nuclear arsenal, unparalleled natural resources, and extensive territory in the heart of Eurasia would keep Russia competitive with China and the United States.
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Alan Cullison, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Instacart is facing an increasingly competitive market as retailers like Amazon and food platforms such as Uber Eats and Doordash aggressively scale in grocery delivery.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Consider shopping around online for accounts, as online banks and lending institutions often have more competitive rates than banks with physical branch locations.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Kendrick emphasizes the urgent need for Illinois to become more economically competitive.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Alan Cullison, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Instacart is facing an increasingly competitive market as retailers like Amazon and food platforms such as Uber Eats and Doordash aggressively scale in grocery delivery.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Consider shopping around online for accounts, as online banks and lending institutions often have more competitive rates than banks with physical branch locations.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Kendrick emphasizes the urgent need for Illinois to become more economically competitive.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
Adjective
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Rodríguez represents just one of multiple and competing interests within a Venezuela elite composed of a precarious civil-military alliance officially committed to a leftist populist ideology called Chavismo.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Pope Leo’s emphasis on respect and dialogue suggests a desire to move beyond polarization, but competing interpretations of both doctrine and pastoral practice continue to divide American Catholics.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stephanie and Malcolm's relationship petered out relatively quickly, after the diligent doctor realized the hotshot party boy wasn't likely to slow his pace to meet hers.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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More information is always better for the diligent investor.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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At Neuras Wine and Wildlife Estate, on the edge of the Namib Desert, grapes are grown under netting to keep off hungry baboons, meaning there’s plenty for us tipple-loving primates to enjoy.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Messi is still Messi at 38 years old, hungry as ever and eager to stay fit with the 2026 World Cup approaching this summer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The operation also resulted in the killing of two US citizens, the deployment of aggressive tactics by armed, masked DHS agents, and a soaring sense of trepidation permeating Minnesota’s immigrant communities.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Torres Hidalgo had been diagnosed with the rare and aggressive form of soft tissue cancer in December 2024.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The crowd included former President Barack Obama, who received a standing ovation pregame – and even motivated Edwards’ performance.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Police said the bloodshed was gang motivated, despite Redding having no criminal record.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Davidson was as dynamic as ever against Wisconsin, pouring in 24 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks on a night when most of her teammates struggled to find their stride.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Every trip subjects frames, axles, and brake systems to dynamic forces and shifting loads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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