Synonyms of rivaled

rivaled

verb

variants or rivalled

past tense of rival

as in competed

to engage in a contest

two longtime friends who have rivaled for the same things at every stage of their lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• competed
• contended
• raced
• fought
• battled
• vied
• played
• challenged
• faced off
• maneuvered
• engaged
• worked
• jostled
• went out
• tried out
• jockeyed
• trained

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rivaled

Four pickleball courts were consistently available, the spacious Life Fitness gym rivaled many standalone health clubs, and the daily fitness schedule kept my late mornings busy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Doechii had the strongest and most delightfully outrageous look of the day (rivaled only by Roan’s attention-getting makeover). — Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

From 2022-24, Lewis was the mastermind of Alabama State’s defenses that once rivaled the Rattlers atop the FCS and SWAC. — John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Of all the artists flying the country flag in this era, Dolly was the most transcendent, rivaled only by the great Johnny Cash. — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

The portrayal would forever send It to the top of lists for King’s best TV projects, rivaled only by the earlier Salem’s Lot. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

From 2022 to 2024, Lewis was the mastermind of Alabama State’s defenses that once rivaled the Rattlers atop the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision and the Southwestern Athletic Conference. — Gerald Thomas Iii, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Julius Murga has deep roots in Wrigleyville, but his dedication to Sports World Chicago is rivaled only by Ganal. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Wherever the water stands in pools, and by the edges of the lakes and bayous, the giant cypress loom aloft, rivaled in size by some of the red gums and white oaks. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026