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

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

The two candidates also rivaled each other in fundraising with each reporting more than $90,000. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 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

Its laid-back, welcoming atmosphere is rivaled only by its creative beer options, such as the Cryptic Kolsch crisp, a traditional German brew, and the White Ghost Hefe, a Bavarian-style wheat beer. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

In the late 1990s, the property was owned by Bruce Bastian, a co-founder of WordPerfect, the word-processing software that once rivaled Microsoft Word. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

It is rivaled only by the 11S Pro smartphone, which scored 27,191. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

The glossy black pearls were buttery, briny, and savory, with a subtle mineral finish that rivaled pricier options. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026