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
Hom compared brands and found that this brand, Hurricane, has a higher wind rating than comparable ones made by competitors.
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Some of these competitors also dispensed with the hourly connection charges that could make extended AOL use beyond the five or 20 hours included in its regular price plans a costly proposition.
—PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
On the weekend of August 9, the Okmulgee Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo marks its 70th year, the legacy of two dozen Black businessmen, farmers and ranchers frustrated with the second-class treatment accorded to Black rodeo competitors and their fans in the 1950s.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Rather than relying exclusively on team members for data insights and execution, understanding how to effectively use AI tools will enable creative directors to significantly enhance their team’s efficiency and stay ahead of competitors.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Some of these competitors also dispensed with the hourly connection charges that could make extended AOL use beyond the five or 20 hours included in its regular price plans a costly proposition.
—PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
On the weekend of August 9, the Okmulgee Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo marks its 70th year, the legacy of two dozen Black businessmen, farmers and ranchers frustrated with the second-class treatment accorded to Black rodeo competitors and their fans in the 1950s.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Rather than relying exclusively on team members for data insights and execution, understanding how to effectively use AI tools will enable creative directors to significantly enhance their team’s efficiency and stay ahead of competitors.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor
Noun
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On the show, contestants essentially starved themselves and exercised for eight hours a day while trainers screamed at them.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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The show, in which players try to determine which contestants are faithfuls and which are traitors, has already been renewed for a fifth season.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Storm once looked like contenders for a deep postseason run, but the team is now clinging to seventh place after losing five straight games in August by five points or less.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
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Translation: The 2025 race will be populated by a largely new slate of contenders.—
Team TVLine,
TVLine,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Claire's has been piercing ears across America since the 1970s, over time gobbling up Japanese, British and American rivals selling jewelry and accessories.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
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The retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a federal court in Delaware Wednesday, has been dealing with several problems in recent years including competition from online rivals, mounting debt and the uncertainty from tariffs.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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