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

The move comes as media companies increasingly vie for more viewers for streaming services – particularly among younger generations of consumers who spend time on YouTube and TikTok. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

But in the bloody battle between two Democrats vying for a Senate seat in Michigan, big-dollar politics met defeat. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 5 Aug. 2026

Democratic Primary Three Democrats in suburban Detroit — Christina Hines, a former prosecutor; Tim Greimel, a former state lawmaker; and Eric Chung, a lawyer — are vying for the chance to flip a swing district with a large working-class population. — New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Three Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination to the seat, and the winner will face incumbent Tom Barrett (R). — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026