Thesaurus results for VIE

vie

verb

ˈvī

Definition of vie

as in to compete

to engage in a contest vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion

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Recent Examples of vie The rest are longshots, vying for what's seen as safe blue seats. — Elena Moore, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026 The Democratic infighting comes as the party vies to win control of the Senate. — Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026 Republican Cheryl Bean of Fort worth and Democrat Katie O’Brien Duzan are vying to replace the longtime lawmaker in the district that spans Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego, as well as parts of Arlington, Bedford, Euless, Fort Worth and Hurst. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026 The protagonist is an agent who gets involved in a battle among political parties vying for power in a bizarre city. — ABC News, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vie

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The competing signals leave the region facing an uncertain military outlook.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Although the businesses competed in different contests, their recognition highlights the support local establishments can receive from their communities.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of compete

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The union has long contended that teams can generate revenue and profits outside of the MLB club through mixed-use developments, RSN ownership and other avenues.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The column contends that Republican redistricting efforts backfired, while California’s map changes helped Democrats win seats.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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