JOCKEY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

jockey

verb

Definition of jockey

as in to engineer

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Recent Examples of jockey An interesting development in Columbus The most intriguing Guardians position battle might involve those jockeying for at-bats in left field two hours south of Cleveland. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Becerra, Hilton and Steyer are jockeying for the top two spots. — Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 31 May 2026 SpaceX is jockeying to be selected by NASA for the lunar mission too, and may emerge as the only remaining option to meet an ambitious schedule. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026 Tehran is counting on Washington’s paralysis as politicians jockey for political and electoral advantage. — David S. Cohen, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jockey

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Likewise, Gazoo Racing is steadily building its own ecosystem—its own logo, motorsport programs, engineering philosophy and increasingly, its own products.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Eventually, somebody sat down and reverse-engineered a better solution, Gorton explained.

— Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

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France could probably field a B and C team that would reach the quarterfinals, their depth is so staggering.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Separately, Manhattan Beach Studios, which Hackman bought in 2019 for $650 million, is fielding offers after Deutsche Bank filed a notice of default in June.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

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Haiti became the first team in FIFA history to qualify without having played one game at home due to gangs’ takeover of its national stadium and the violence in Port-au-Prince.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
While setting up an attack near the France box, midfielder Dani Olmo overcame a hard challenge that knocked him down to play a through ball to Pedro Porro.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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