rivaled

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

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Recent Examples of rivaled That's a far cry from the big midterms that have at times rivaled presidential elections for responding to the mood of the times and rearranging the landscape. — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026 And there’s the beloved Xbox 360 console of the mid-2000s, which at its peak rivaled Sony’s PlayStation in sales, and on which a generation of young gamers—including this writer—cut their teeth. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 The great outdoors The outdoor space of Crawford’s Brentwood home rivaled its tasteful interior. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 And with a cultural status in 1960 that rivaled that of Oprah Winfrey’s today, Hughes’ endorsement of Simone’s talent as a singer, performer and pianist carried exceptional weight. — Jason Miller, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 The rivers of people who crammed central Paris and their joyful enthusiasm rivaled other communal, though nonreligious, moments of celebration that marked France in recent decades. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 The rivers of people who crammed central Paris and their joyful enthusiasm rivaled other communal but non-religious moments of celebration that marked France in recent decades. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 The rivers of people who crammed central Paris and their joyful enthusiasm rivaled other communal but nonreligious moments of celebration that marked France in recent decades. — CBS News, 26 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rivaled
Verb
  • This was the first time a Russian entry has competed in the Grand Prix series since the 2021-22 season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Anika Rashaun, the Reality TV star who appeared and competed on MTV’s The Real World and The Challenge and later became a professional matchmaker, advice columnist and dating coach, died October 1 of breast cancer.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Prosecutors have contended that Sanon was more than an unwitting political hopeful.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Belgal's attorneys contended ICE agents arrested Belgal without a warrant.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • Crowell snagged Brady Allen's pass and raced 46 yards down the right side for a 17-7 halftime lead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Griffin Wilde, who finished with 133 receiving yards, Alex Honig and Drew Wagner caught passes for scores as Northwestern (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) raced to a 28-3 lead late in the first half.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Rivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivaled. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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