variants
or rivalled
as in competed
to engage in a contest
two longtime friends who have rivaled for the same things at every stage of their lives
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Recent Examples of rivaled
The highly advanced Neolithic-Chalcolithic society in Eastern Europe became world-renowned for its massive mega-sites that rivaled the earliest cities of Mesopotamia in size.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Her unconditional love rivaled that of the most loyal golden retriever.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Osgood’s popularity was rivaled only by ABC Radio personality Paul Harvey.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The grandeur of fantasy at our fingertips, Mario’s essence blown up to galactic proportions, has yet to be rivaled.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
On May 2, its number of flight cancellations rivaled that of the dying Spirit Airlines.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
Its growth was rivaled by Getty Images, which strove to remain in competition with Corbis.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Stretching up to 62 feet long, the ancient predator dwarfed modern giant squid and may have rivaled some of the most formidable hunters of the Cretaceous oceans.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
But the 2021 and 2022 seasons inform how the Rams have come to operate in the four years since, with the desire to win rivaled only by the refusal to experience such a hangover again.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Her unconditional love rivaled that of the most loyal golden retriever.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Osgood’s popularity was rivaled only by ABC Radio personality Paul Harvey.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The grandeur of fantasy at our fingertips, Mario’s essence blown up to galactic proportions, has yet to be rivaled.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
On May 2, its number of flight cancellations rivaled that of the dying Spirit Airlines.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
Its growth was rivaled by Getty Images, which strove to remain in competition with Corbis.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Stretching up to 62 feet long, the ancient predator dwarfed modern giant squid and may have rivaled some of the most formidable hunters of the Cretaceous oceans.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
But the 2021 and 2022 seasons inform how the Rams have come to operate in the four years since, with the desire to win rivaled only by the refusal to experience such a hangover again.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rivaled
Verb
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This past winter In Aspen, Lobos served as the official tequila sponsor of the Snow Polo Championships, where Osorio competed in a friendly match alongside Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Four area teams from the greater Fort Worth-area competed for titles, with one taking home back-to-back gold.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In the suit filed in September 2021, Person contended that the USABS knew or should have known about for decades, yet allegedly failed to warn them about neurodegenerative and behavioral disorders and diseases stemming from participation in the sport.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Indeed, Cappellieri contended that Pomellato holds a unique place in the history of Italian jewelry.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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These two great rivals never raced each other again.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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After exchanging blows, the youngster raced on to a Djokovic drop shot before exquisitely returning with a faint backhand of his own, leaving his opponent with his hands on his knees in disbelief.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Rivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivaled. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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