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
Both competitors ate 59 hot dogs in 10 minutes, prompting officials to initiate a sudden-death eat-off — the first in the event’s history.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 July 2025
Competitive market Kroger is under increasing pressure from competitors, experts said, some of which offer a wider range of items and convenient one-stop shops.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Unlike compensation packages that competitors can readily replicate, values alignment creates a distinctive organizational signature that strongly resists imitation—genuine congruence between how leaders navigate complex decisions and how your organization operates daily.
—Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
In the Club’s eyes, Amazon has a technological edge over competitors like Walmart , the world’s largest retailer, making its grocery and everyday essentials push more compelling, said Zev Fima, portfolio analyst for the Club.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 July 2025
Competitive market Kroger is under increasing pressure from competitors, experts said, some of which offer a wider range of items and convenient one-stop shops.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Unlike compensation packages that competitors can readily replicate, values alignment creates a distinctive organizational signature that strongly resists imitation—genuine congruence between how leaders navigate complex decisions and how your organization operates daily.
—Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
In the Club’s eyes, Amazon has a technological edge over competitors like Walmart , the world’s largest retailer, making its grocery and everyday essentials push more compelling, said Zev Fima, portfolio analyst for the Club.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor
Noun
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The season had plenty of surprises besides Oscar-winning actresses, too — most notably the inclusion of an innocent newborn infant as a contestant in the game, an upping of the show’s anti-capitalist moral stakes to their logical extreme.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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Cynthia is now the only contestant to have made the semifinals without winning a challenge.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Noun
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This year, the race feels far less assured for far fewer contenders.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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That cannot keep happening if the Packers are going to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The Horned Frogs also beat out more in-league rivals for three-star offensive lineman Devan Robison.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Mauricio Pochettino’s side weathered a strong challenge from Costa Rica, playing the Ticos to a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes before getting past their regional rival in a six-round shootout (4-3) Sunday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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