1
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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2
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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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
Tom Sissom, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
Learn what new offerings will be available in July and August, enjoy free refreshments and enter a drawing to win Del Mar Races tickets and Oasis gift certificates, or wear a fancy hat or fascinator for the hat contest.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Immigration groups have contested the administration’s assertion that the Biden program is unlawful.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 19 June 2025
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Noun
The commission held a contest in advance of the 2024 election in which local students were asked to create and submit their own original designs for the stickers that are offered to voters at polling places in the county.
—Tom Sissom, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
Learn what new offerings will be available in July and August, enjoy free refreshments and enter a drawing to win Del Mar Races tickets and Oasis gift certificates, or wear a fancy hat or fascinator for the hat contest.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Verb
The Defender Trophy will be contested by entrants from over 50 countries, with local competitions held before a final round that will be staged in Africa next year.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Immigration groups have contested the administration’s assertion that the Biden program is unlawful.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contest
Noun
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This sort of multidisciplinary excellence is rare for Olympic competition; athletes are by necessity ultra specialized.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Crystal Palace’s eligibility for that international competition had been complicated by the fact that Textor’s Eagle Football Holdings Group also has a majority stake in the French club Lyon.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The experience allows guests to partake in their own personal tournament and enjoy the beautiful London weather.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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He was put on a two-year probation by the Grand Slam Board in 2017 after insulting a female chair umpire at the U.S. Open and getting kicked out of that tournament.—
Howard Fendrich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The protests were substantially peaceful, although small skirmishes resulting in arrests, damage to property and injuries broke out when police tried to disperse the crowd with rubber bullets and tear gas.—
Megan Schrader,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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The Fever emerged with an 88-71 win after a game that featured a pair of skirmishes, including a fight in the final minute that led to three ejections.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Whether Congress can successfully challenge Trump’s unilateral show of military force — something it is technically obliged to do under the Constitution — remains to be seen.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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Later, in 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court did not consider an appeal challenging the rule, which kept it in place.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2025
Noun
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McIntyre believes their rivalry was proof that personal tension can enhance storytelling.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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In the final, Waters renewed her years-long rivalry against her former doubles partner and won with ease 6,1.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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His mother Scarlett and brother Lance flew in for the event to watch Wactor on screen one more time.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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If there was any doubt that Cooper Flagg would be the first player selected in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, it was dispelled within minutes of the event kicking off.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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After a competitive bidding battle, Amazon MGM Studios has landed the package for a live-action movie revolving around the Bratz doll line with Kim Kardashian and Picturestart on board to produce.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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That same month, Adams withdrew his candidacy for the Democratic primary, saying the legal battle had prevented him from effectively campaigning.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 June 2025
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The network of community leaders and officials all questioned the administration’s determination that Haiti is now safe enough for people to return.—
Churchill Ndonwie,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Interest Rates: While speaking at an event in Portugal Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was questioned about the timing of an interest rate cut.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Contest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contest. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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