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

New gadgets in the wearables market are vying to build a new category of devices, but the most futuristic gadgets today aren’t necessarily what the consumer wants, said Avi Greengart, founder and tech analyst at market research firm Techsponential. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Simmons, Malik Monk, Nique Clifford, Daeqwon Plowden, Emmanuel Sharp and Elfrid Payton will be vying for time at the guard spots. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026

Dozens of companies are vying to complete designs, and early prototypes are under construction in Tennessee and Wyoming. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

As one of several players vying for time at cornerback, Auslander knew his ability to read opposing offenses’ intentions and receivers’ tendencies was critical. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026