CONTESTER Synonyms: 157 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkän-ˌtest

Definition of contest

as in competition

an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another the eternal contest between the forces of good and the forces of evil

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as in tournament

a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize a contest for the gold medal in diving

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as in skirmish

a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups what mighty contests have been waged on trivial matters

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verb

kən-ˈtest

as in to challenge

to demand proof of the truth or rightness of vowed to contest the claim in court

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Recent Examples of contest

Noun

Sarah Rice / Bloomberg via Getty Images Opposition to data centers is spilling into midterm primary and general election contests, with the fight intensifying quickly. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 29 July 2026 The contest is not between an intelligent country and an unintelligent one. — John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Verb

Murphy hired a lawyer and is suing Paradigm Peptides, which Kawa is contesting. — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Though the judge rejected their bid to dismiss the case, the proceedings on Thursday provided an early indication of how Haji Zada will contest the government's novel attempt to remove her. — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for contest

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contest

Noun

This strategic reduction highlights growing competition from open-weight models, compelling proprietary AI providers to lower costs.

— Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Right now, all eyes are on the Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition.

— Ren Clayton, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of competition

Noun

Pochettino was hired in 2024 to right the ship after the men's team stumbled in a crucial tournament in the run-up to this summer's World Cup.

— Becky Sullivan, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
There are 12 teams in the tournament, divided into two six-team brackets in a double elimination format.

— Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of tournament

Noun

The eagle, beloved worldwide through a Big Bear nest livestream with mate Shadow and eaglets Sandy and Luna, was rescued emaciated after a skirmish with younger birds.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
There were one-on-one periods between the receivers and cornerbacks, a brief skirmish and extensive team periods.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of skirmish

Verb

Iran’s proxies in the region, the Houthis, have since blockaded another strait – the Bab-al-Mandeb – challenging Saudi Arabia’s ability to export oil through that alternate route.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The cornerback room shows significant improvement with free agent Benjamin St-Juste and rookie Brandon Cisse impressing, challenging Carrington Valentine and potentially boosting a unit that struggled last season.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of challenge

Noun

The unusually open rivalry within the theocracy's leadership points to a struggle for control over Iran’s postwar future.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
That leaves the door open for the continuation of the blockbuster rivalry between Rhodes and Orton, who has been off TV for the past few months.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of rivalry

Noun

Crime has been down considerably across the city this year, despite several high-profile events occurring in recent months.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
And the other is a wealthier bride shopping for diverse silhouettes for her multiple events, her entire wardrobe customized by the country’s top designers.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of event

Verb

He was detained, questioned and later released by authorities that same day.

— Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Gualtieri said the property tax ballot amendment is not the proposal that DeSantis first floated to voters and questioned why there were no protections for public safety funding.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026