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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
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Soon everyone is racing around the infirmary.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
My heart was racing, my hands were sweaty.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
The aim, it is explained, is to stimulate his parasympathetic nervous system — to remove the fight-or-flight response activated by racing, to help the brain switch off.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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The players hugged teammates on the bench before racing onto the court to celebrate.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Soon everyone is racing around the infirmary.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
My heart was racing, my hands were sweaty.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
The aim, it is explained, is to stimulate his parasympathetic nervous system — to remove the fight-or-flight response activated by racing, to help the brain switch off.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racing
Adjective
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Shortly after the Jets tagged Hall on Tuesday, a slew of outlets reported the Seahawks aren't planning to use a franchise tag on Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, teeing him up to become easily the hottest running-back name on the market after running for 313 yards in three postseason games.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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At the Combine, Bears head coach Ben Johnson talked about the impact Bieniemy had on running game and offense as a whole.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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The major obstacle facing a coal revival is the price of competing energy sources, especially natural gas.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The move was criticized as an undemocratic attempt to bar other Democrats from competing for the seat.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Mar. 2026
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Police said it is now believed Daniels was driving the vehicle as Minor opened fire.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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After speeding through streets in Sherman Oaks and Studio City, the driver suddenly pulled over to the side of the road.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Witnesses reported seeing a man driving an older-model, maroon Chevrolet van try to grab the other girl first before grabbing Morgan, putting her in the van and speeding off.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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The priciest flying days are the ones just before Christmas and New Year’s Day.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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This is a great pick for springtime strolls, when meeting up with a friend for a walk means traveling light.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Wingo added that the Owls were a traveling team that played a championship game in Portland, Oregon.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The fleet feet of Nikki Meletidis created an opportunity in the 38th minute.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Moth Days, in a relatively fleet process, got about a year and a half.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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The globe-trotting political thriller's star, Claire Danes, will join forces with her old parter in crime-fighting, Damian Lewis, to present one of the evening's awards.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Once again, the dog of my dreams is trotting along beside me, and nagging thoughts about the miraculous nature of unexpected blessings keep me up at night.—
Margaret Moorman,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racing. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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