corrivals

noun

plural of corrival
as in competitors
one who strives for the same thing as another two universities that are long-standing corrivals for the title of best in the nation

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  1. competitors
  2. contestants
  3. contenders
  4. rivals
Noun
  • In an already cluttered marketplace, Nava Ventures partner Kevin Chenault is convinced that this experience separates Cyclops from its competitors.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • This reflects the understanding that decades-old ownership restrictions that apply only to broadcasters — and none of our competitors — are out of step with today’s media marketplace.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of competitors
Noun
  • The main studio is Room 1, and all the contestants start there, competing to accurately count the grains in a bag of rice.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • With opportunities to earn money, buy properties and negotiate deals, the contestants must work to stay afloat as the bankrupt players get eliminated, with only one player left standing.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of contestants
Noun
  • How vetting candidates can have consequences In the corporate world, the failure to thoroughly vet contenders to lead organizations can have serious consequences.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The World Cup’s final week is expected to pack a punch as the global field of contenders is winnowed to two.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of contenders
Noun
  • After six innings, the crowd of 38,872 watching two historic rivals sat through a 15-minute delay.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The South American rivals may just end up facing each other in a week.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of rivals
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