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competitor

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Synonyms of competitor

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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Antonyms for competitor

  • noncompetitor
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The first known use of competitor was in 1534

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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 15 Jun. 2021.

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