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
Some Republicans in competitive districts have suggested a willingness to temporarily extend the insurance premium subsidies, perhaps by another year.
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Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Pullin feels those tuning in will not only view TCU as being competitive on the field, but from an academic standpoint as well.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Both of these guys won the fans over in New York with their personalities and competitive spirit.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Through a competitive review process at these agencies, subject experts vet research proposals and make funding recommendations.
—Ryan Summers, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Pullin feels those tuning in will not only view TCU as being competitive on the field, but from an academic standpoint as well.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Both of these guys won the fans over in New York with their personalities and competitive spirit.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Through a competitive review process at these agencies, subject experts vet research proposals and make funding recommendations.
—Ryan Summers, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
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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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Associations that keep up with laws and embrace diligent management are simply better positioned for long-term stability and sustained owner confidence, even in the face of a shifting and sometimes unpredictable market.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Help recognize those keeping Anaheim beautiful Here is an opportunity to compliment and recognize your neighbors for their diligent work on maintaining their property.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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There was some fatigue in our performance, but the group are always so professional and so hungry to win.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Visibly hungry for a goal, Messi missed an opportunity to join the scoresheet in the 54th minute.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sell assets for picks and cap space and attack an aggressive rebuild this offseason.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Control an aggressive infestation with a preemergent herbicide applied in late summer before chickweed seeds germinate.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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The order came one day after those states sued the administration, alleging the funding shift was politically motivated and legally unsupported.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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They had been overly motivated to find a star QB after years of positional purgatory, but the return on investment hasn’t materialized.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tourists are still enjoying Michigan's lineup of dynamic fall events amid Apple Month and Michigan Agritourism Month this October and are flexible to changing fall color patterns, said Nick Nerbonne, media and digital director for Travel Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Best Mixed Use Magnet Toy The magic of Magna-Tiles meets the thrill of racing with this dynamic expansion pack.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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