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

In September 2025, Vice President JD Vance said Charlotte’s murder rate rivaled the poorest countries in the world — a claim that is false. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

The Paradise actress’ flashy pants rivaled the necklace’s aura, stepping out in a look from Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga F/W 26 haute couture collection. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Thompson's athletic gifts are rivaled by only his brother, and his defensive instincts are arguably in a class of their own. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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