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

LePage and Democratic state auditor Matt Dunlap are vying for the sprawling district that encompasses much of the rural northern part of the state. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Iran and the United States continue to vie for control of the waterway, a vital shipping route for Gulf energy exports. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

The four will vie for $4 million in prize money at Atlantic Fields Club in Hobe Sound, FL. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

That was no more evidenced than in the final lap, when teammate Christopher Bell vied for Briscoe’s spot and took the low line on Turns 3 and 4 and even knocked into Briscoe but couldn’t clear his car. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026