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

Analysts suggest that after gaining widespread support in local elections, opposition to data centers could extend to the national level, becoming a key issue for both parties to vie for voter support in the 2028 US presidential election. — CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

That’s the number that will actually vie for the 2026 national title this January. — Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 9 Nov. 2026

Ten features will vie for the Golden and Silver Hanoman Awards in the main competition, with Dita Gambiro, Riar Rizaldi and Shan Zuolong on the jury. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

Among those vying to replace him are Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Rally party, and Jen-Luc Melenchon, the leader of the leftist France Unbowed party. — David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026