Synonyms of vie

vie

verb

ˈvī 

as in to compete

to engage in a contest

vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compete
• contend
• race
• fight
• rival
• battle
• face off
• play
• jostle
• engage
• challenge
• maneuver
• go out
• try out
• jockey
• work
• train

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vie

With Hageman vacating her seat, nine Republicans are vying for the GOP nomination and two Democrats are competing for their nomination. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The filmmaker adds that mid-tier festivals like Sarajevo, Locarno, Karlovy Vary and San Sebastian are vital in a rapidly changing industry, especially with streaming services vying for the spotlight. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Sendhil Revuluri Nearly three years after leaving his post as Chicago Board of Education vice president, former teacher and CPS parent Sendhil Revuluri is vying to return, announcing his candidacy in October for school board president. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan are vying for the council seat being vacated by Bob Blumenfield, who has been forced out by term limits. — Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026