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 Once again, students from campuses big and small will vie to win our $5,000 grand prize for the best college podcast in America. — Janet W. Lee, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026 Organizers of the bracket-style tournament revealed the 16 brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve who will vie for the title of fattest — or just favorite — on Friday afternoon. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026 Democrat Dave Dawson and Republican Chris McGowan are vying for the seat. — Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Las Vegas, Atlanta and Indiana all are vying to secure home-court advantage in the opening round. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vie

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Ellison argues Paramount needs to bulk up to compete against digital titans Netflix, Amazon and Apple, as well as Disney.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
And the money-making opportunities that message could fuel, well—half of us are eligible to compete in such an event.

— Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of compete

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The business contended that the statute was vague and said that handwashing would qualify as a medical action under the act, according to the judge’s order.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026
Critics contend that some Americans -- especially lower-income borrowers -- will face higher monthly payments from the new student loan caps.

— Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

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