as in contestants
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 competitors
Colloquial slang in reverence to the most maniacal competitors.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Cerdier added that Turkey is slowing down due to Asian competitors, while Western Europe is likely to remain stable, focusing on premium, sustainable and recycled denim rather than volume.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
Similar to other great powers, the United States has long looked at its near-abroad at its exclusive domain, where the influence of geopolitical competitors must be constrained to the maximum extent possible.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
American’s competitors United Airlines and Delta Air Lines also offer Wi0Fi to members of its loyalty programs.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Never mind the geopolitical complexities of Chinese competitors.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Dolphins could take a major lead in the league title race over one of their fiercest competitors, though.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Neuralink recently lured a top official away from the Food and Drug Administration office that regulates the company, a poaching that has surprised, impressed, and infuriated its competitors in a fledgling industry developing brain-computer interfaces.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
As competitors resolve technical issues and new entrants pursue next-generation propulsion technologies, GE faces mounting pressure to invest heavily in R & D while maintaining its recent well-above-average margins.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Cerdier added that Turkey is slowing down due to Asian competitors, while Western Europe is likely to remain stable, focusing on premium, sustainable and recycled denim rather than volume.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
Similar to other great powers, the United States has long looked at its near-abroad at its exclusive domain, where the influence of geopolitical competitors must be constrained to the maximum extent possible.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
American’s competitors United Airlines and Delta Air Lines also offer Wi0Fi to members of its loyalty programs.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Never mind the geopolitical complexities of Chinese competitors.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Dolphins could take a major lead in the league title race over one of their fiercest competitors, though.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Neuralink recently lured a top official away from the Food and Drug Administration office that regulates the company, a poaching that has surprised, impressed, and infuriated its competitors in a fledgling industry developing brain-computer interfaces.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
As competitors resolve technical issues and new entrants pursue next-generation propulsion technologies, GE faces mounting pressure to invest heavily in R & D while maintaining its recent well-above-average margins.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitors
Noun
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Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The pageant director accused Bosch of skipping promotional activities, including a photoshoot that all contestants were expected to share on social media.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Speaking on condition of anonymity to protect relationships, numerous sources told Deadline that Apple TV’s Europe chief Jay Hunt, former BBC content boss Charlotte Moore, and ex-Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon, are among the most serious contenders.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Bucs were even Super Bowl contenders for a moment, until a division rival crushed their hope for a playoff berth.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At certain points, Pelosi and Hoyer were seen as rivals vying for the speakership — a role that only Pelosi ended up securing.—
Nikole Killion,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The short, but so far rather sweet, voyage of the Chelsea Under-21 boss at the first-team helm will feature one last stop just across the Thames against west London rivals Fulham.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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That pressure comes from sitting Republican state lawmakers, led by House Minority Leader Bradley Jones and Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, as well as GOP challengers for Healey’s job.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The experience served as an extreme way to learn what Everest requires of its challengers.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Competitors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitors. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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