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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Our most critical infrastructure was raised over generations — designed and engineered, then constructed by carpenters, masons, laborers, ironworkers, operators, teamsters, pipefitters, welders, and electricians.

— Brendan Bechtel, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Audio for this performance chat was engineered by Andie Huether and Tiffany Vera Castro.

— Juana Summers, NPR, 24 July 2026

Definition of engineer

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The gallery has operated in the Bay Area since 1993 and, according to Williams, has recently been fielding interest from venture capitalists.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
But even without it, Rhode-Barbarigos said the team is fielding international interest in the SEAHIVE.

— Alex Harris July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

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The bridge — which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario — was named after legendary Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe who played for the Detroit Red Wings, symbolizing the longstanding relationship between the two countries.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Starling Marte moved over to right field and Isaac Collins came in to play left field.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of play

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The city will need to translate that to law governing how properties are treated — a long process on deck for 2027, Wilson said.

— Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
This was a player who wanted to be revered as The Man of a franchise, and he was not treated that way.

— Mac Engel July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

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