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 Houthis are sometimes misrepresented as a Yemeni faction vying to share power with others in the state. — Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Or Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel SS26, which launched in-store to a swarm of editors, discerning celebs, and high-profile figures — many vying to get their hands on the esoteric mint croc pumps. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Fresh faces Dozens of Democrats are vying for seats on the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees in anticipation of Democrats winning back control of that chamber. — John Wilkerson, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

The candidates vying to be Florida’s next senator have very different explanations as to why a smaller share of the state’s residents are registered to vote. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026