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
To reward the doors that have been helping Asics snatch away market share from its competitors, the Japanese company tapped Concepts, Extra Butter, Feature, Lapstone & Hammer, Sneaker Politics, Somewhere and The Whitaker Group.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
The movie starred Vale Cooper as a young version of the former pageant competitor.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
When looking to buy parts online from overseas retailers or if the price is well below competitors, purchase with caution.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
This has become its biggest source of earnings, and competitors throughout the gaming industry, including Take-Two Interactive, have embraced the model.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
The movie starred Vale Cooper as a young version of the former pageant competitor.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
When looking to buy parts online from overseas retailers or if the price is well below competitors, purchase with caution.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
This has become its biggest source of earnings, and competitors throughout the gaming industry, including Take-Two Interactive, have embraced the model.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor
Noun
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The remaining contestants are placed in the center of a grid of 16 rooms, and asked to find the exit within 15 rounds.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once the contestants are dismissed from the runway, the judges get more into it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Heading into next season, there is no question that the Fever will be among the top-tier championship contenders.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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But there are some strong contenders from superstar artists who haven’t always been Academy pets in recent years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Eagles have already delivered some statement wins, pulling away from NFC East rival Dallas, once again defeating the Chiefs and then rallying against a very good Los Angeles Rams team last week.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Meeting remains huge for both state rivals, maybe bigger now for the Seminoles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Century could be their top challenger.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Another challenger awaits Friday night in Springfield Central and this is a game the whole state will be watching.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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