as in contestant
one who strives for the same thing as another
the competitors for this prestigious science award come from the best high schools in the country
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Recent Examples of competitor
Victoria’s Secret’s hottest competitor, Skims, also launched with a minimalist, monochrome aesthetic.
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
There were 20 competitors in the inaugural event, and American Kaillie Humphries — who claimed the bronze Monday — won the first gold medal in the event.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Fellow American competitor Kaysha Love finished in sixth place.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Right-handed twin is a fierce competitor, excellent anticipator.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
There were 20 competitors in the inaugural event, and American Kaillie Humphries — who claimed the bronze Monday — won the first gold medal in the event.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Fellow American competitor Kaysha Love finished in sixth place.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Right-handed twin is a fierce competitor, excellent anticipator.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor
Noun
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In mixed teams, male and female athletes compete together, with each country fielding three contestants.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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In a new interview, the model and reality TV personality reflects on the often-meme'd moment from 2010's cycle 14, which saw Tyra Banks' cast of model hopefuls dodge the menacing pendulums that wobbled back and forth as contestants navigated the runway.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, some Democratic contenders for president and lesser offices are making artificial intelligence regulation key parts of their platforms — because voters do actually care about the issue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a follow-up phone interview, Hueffmeier framed himself as a serious contender for the seat.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Harvard-Westlake built a 10-point halftime lead but had to hold on against Mission League rival Crespi at home, 49-46.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Hard-liners may have worried that a deal would change the balance of factional forces inside the regime, and so sought to shore up their internal position by arresting their rivals.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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The 39-0 Gutierrez, has won two straight state titles, but will face a tough challenger in Dean, just a freshman.—
Nate Peterson,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Season 42 continues on Thursday with Andrew He returning as champion to face two new challengers.—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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