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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contest

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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

Michigan’s importance is only magnified by its place near the front of Democrats’ 2028 presidential nominating calendar, raising the stakes for a party already looking ahead to its next presidential contest. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026 The faith leader’s exhortation shows the depth of the divide in the Moskowitz-Larkin contest. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

First-place finishers Malawi will await the runners-up from Group D, a spot that Ghana, Cape Verde and Mali will contest. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Whether Ackman’s diagnosis holds up against the city’s own housing data remains contested, but as Mamdani’s rent freeze takes effect, the fight over who’s to blame for New York’s affordability squeeze is only getting louder. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contest

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contest

Noun

After two jittery routines to start her competition, Claire triumphed with a stick to rocket ahead of Blakely and Carey.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
No away team had won in the previous 14 meetings between the clubs across all competitions.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of competition

Noun

But he was forced to apologize after his plans to form a subsidiary to run the tournament, which would have opened the door for investors to buy stakes of up to 20% in a spinout firm, collapsed after widespread backlash across the sport.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
The departure symbolizes opportunity, even more so now that the women’s and men’s tournaments are sold separately.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of tournament

Noun

Frantic skirmishes between the family and the beast take place as the house floods, and eventually the invading creature is tangled up in a trap.

— William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
On Thursday, linebacker Jack Cochrane also was involved in a skirmish with running back Jaydn Ott during a special teams drill.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of skirmish

Verb

This approach challenges traditional Vegas retail by blending fashion, food, and hospitality into a natural flow, appealing to time-poor, cash-rich travelers seeking discovery.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Binface never breaks character and delivers snarky ripostes when challenged to lift the lid.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of challenge

Noun

Houthis’ allies The Houthis are backed by Iran, which began increasing its aid to the group in 2014 as the civil war escalated and as its rivalry with Saudi Arabia intensified.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Alongside the central Yash roles, the trailer introduces Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi, each positioned within a web of relationships and rivalries that define the ensemble narrative.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of rivalry

Noun

Families who registered for the event ahead of time went there with their children and got a backpack with all school supplies that were grade appropriate.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
There was also the postponement of the event in New Orleans, aiming for a new fall date.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

Four months later, my mom began a private battle against death when she was diagnosed with polio.

— Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Following a slew of casualties (including James Norton’s Ormund Hightower) during a massive battle between the Blacks and the Greens at Tumbleton, Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) jumps to her death off screen in King’s Landing.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of battle

Verb

The attorney also said Acevedo Sanchez was not questioned until he was taken to an ICE holding facility in downtown Baltimore.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Nvidia's effort challenges that assumption, transforming AI compute capacity into long-term, bankable infrastructure, though skeptics may question whether AI chips can retain their value as newer generations emerge.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026