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
Berman, whose level of consistent stress is only rivaled by the orange M&M, is quickly becoming my favorite character.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran is a country of 92 million people with a 2,500-year-old civilization that once rivaled the ancient Greeks and Romans.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Du Bois rivaled Washington’s role as spokesman for his race.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The United States had long ago rivaled Canada in NHL talent.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The 18-year-old Cedar Lake woman wore a beaming smile that rivaled the shiny sequins on her plum party dress.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
While spending several thousand dollars on a Scotch was not unheard of, this was the first time an American whiskey company offered a rare blend that rivaled other spirits from around the world.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
LeBron James’ latest absence for the Los Angeles Lakers ended a 21-year streak that might not be rivaled in NBA history.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
And her passion for mentoring girls is only rivaled by her humility.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran is a country of 92 million people with a 2,500-year-old civilization that once rivaled the ancient Greeks and Romans.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Du Bois rivaled Washington’s role as spokesman for his race.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The United States had long ago rivaled Canada in NHL talent.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The 18-year-old Cedar Lake woman wore a beaming smile that rivaled the shiny sequins on her plum party dress.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
While spending several thousand dollars on a Scotch was not unheard of, this was the first time an American whiskey company offered a rare blend that rivaled other spirits from around the world.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
LeBron James’ latest absence for the Los Angeles Lakers ended a 21-year streak that might not be rivaled in NBA history.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
And her passion for mentoring girls is only rivaled by her humility.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rivaled
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Nader competed on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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Landes' daughter actually competed her freshman year at UT Martin, but transferred to UC Davis to be closer to her hometown in Northern California.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The prosecution contended that the daughter-in-law knowingly took specific steps leading up to Fraser’s disappearance, including arranging for his girlfriend to be at a spa on the day of the disappearance and disabling mobile phone service in the couple’s home.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gillett contended the utilities were gouging the public.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gasoline prices have raced closer to $4 per gallon during the war, squeezing many household budgets that are already under pressure.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The driver raced along the 710 and 5 Freeways, driving recklessly and winding through residential neighborhoods.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Rivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivaled. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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