jockeying

present participle of jockey

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jockeying
Verb
  • The system’s continuous modernization reflects the shifting nature of naval warfare, where adversaries are increasingly fielding maneuvering anti-ship missiles, drone swarms, and asymmetric maritime threats.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
  • For now, the field remains divided, with candidates maneuvering to prove their loyalty to Trump while Kemp tries to assert his influence.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • On Tinder alone, men dominate the active user base, which gives women more choice and negotiating power.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Brown as the crafty Pauline is the true scene stealer, negotiating terms of terror herself.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.
    Lauren Costantino September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The Chiefs also were playing without rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals, who is recovering from an injury.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For many leaders, the most significant shift in leadership is not about managing bigger projects or larger teams.
    Matthew C. Meade, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Despite daunting market conditions, America’s youngest generation of adults is managing to break into the housing market in growing numbers.
    Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Was Prater manipulating evidence?
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • One was based on hard-coding logical rules for categorizing inputs into symbols and then for manipulating those symbols to arrive at outputs.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Running back Henry Rutledge is awaiting the results of an MRI for a lower-body injury after pulling himself after playing five snaps against North Carolina.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Companies that committed to DEI efforts and made public statements are now pulling back from those policies, editing their websites, disbanding employee resource groups, and quietly abandoning inclusive hiring goals.
    C200, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Best Friend Forever is handling world sales.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Anton is handling worldwide rights and co-repping North American rights with UTA Independent Film Group and Cinetic.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Instead of spending hours polishing, buffing and finessing the exterior to look shipshape, the crew can focus on enhancing the guest experience or supporting any scientific research happening on board.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Jockeying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jockeying. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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