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
The retail market is far too dynamic for the business teams to be hamstrung by a lack of visibility into what is happening in the business, and also with customers and competitors.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
That leaves Klobuchar as Schatz’s toughest likely competitor.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Saturday Eliminations begin for the Sportsman competitors Saturday morning, and qualifying sessions continue until the late afternoon.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
Max is following suit by introducing a feature that the streaming service's competitors have already implemented to crack down on password sharing.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
That leaves Klobuchar as Schatz’s toughest likely competitor.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Saturday Eliminations begin for the Sportsman competitors Saturday morning, and qualifying sessions continue until the late afternoon.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
Max is following suit by introducing a feature that the streaming service's competitors have already implemented to crack down on password sharing.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor
Noun
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Four top contestants will advance to the four-game (two-episode) semifinals.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Six contestants were eliminated during The Voice Season 27 Playoffs on Monday night (April 28), as Team Adam and Team Kelsea faced off in a night filled with standout performances, tough decisions, and no second chances.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In his 10 years as a presidential contender Donald Trump has always benefited politically by attacking immigrants, winning support for his promises of a hardline border crackdown.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Chanel Chance Eau Splendide Eau de Parfum $143 NORDSTROM West stands by Chanel’s latest fragrance as a top contender for summer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Carole Baskin, an animal rights activist and Maldonado's rival, also starred in the show.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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No rivals, no rows about gifts, no fireworks back home.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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