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as in competing
to engage in a contest
just how many candidates are racing for the senatorial seat this year?
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as in driving
to proceed or move quickly
was racing around trying to get everything done before her big trip to India
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Recent Examples of racing
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Launching with the upcoming British Grand Prix in July, the Vale combines the thrills of racing with the finer things in life.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
In his long non-racing career, there have been a few mishaps.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
This kick could send the black hole racing through the surrounding gas.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Launching with the upcoming British Grand Prix in July, the Vale combines the thrills of racing with the finer things in life.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racing
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Keenan had the hookup with both Cambridge’s flourishing party scene and a handful of small-time regional pot dealers, who regaled the pair with tales of running weed in pickup trucks over the Mexican border.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Walker is a good piece, and potentially a really good piece for an offense that needs help in the running game — and an offense needs to find some way, any way, to make the quarterback’s job a little easier.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Street parties and samba Built in 1984 to provide a dedicated space for Rio’s competing escolas de samba, the Sambadrome has become a mainstay during Carnival – but the city’s blocos (street parties) are just as fundamental.—
Laura French,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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Two of the top four picks were Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, who now are competing for NBA rookie of the year honors.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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This intense demand is driving significant activity among niche data providers.—
NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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DeLuca expects to use the same argument to defend vehicle owners targeted by speeding and speed-zone cameras.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The shooter, who was dressed all in black, was last seen speeding down 55th Ave.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gray squirrels are active during the day, while flying squirrels are active at night, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chang'e 7 features an orbiter, a lander, a rover and a mini-flying probe or hopper, which together will tote to the moon a total of 18 scientific instruments.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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For the past four weeks, as crews have worked to connect the new Portal North Bridge to the rail line, service has been traveling along just one track of the old bridge in both directions.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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There were kids from legitimate moshpit organizations just traveling around, controlling the way the crowd reacted.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now with a dozen all-suite, luxury cruise and expedition ships, Silversea’s fleet voyages to enchanting destinations around the globe.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Britain won the first of three fleet races Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the prestige and globe-trotting lifestyle, being a pilot comes with six-figure pay, is AI-proof, and—perhaps surprisingly—requires no college degree.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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What starts out as a murder mystery set amid Oxford’s dreaming spires becomes a globe-trotting adventure with a very personal angle for Holmes and family.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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