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

Commercial space ventures in the US and China are tapping broader pools of capital as the superpowers vie for dominance in a fierce space race. — Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

Six Assembly races only have two candidates vying for the seats, which meant both candidates advanced to the general election runoff. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

Also vying for the supersonic airspace is Spike Aviation, which has its S-512 Diplomat aircraft that is focused on a minimal supersonic boom and can fly from New York to Paris in under four hours. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 July 2026

Besides Hanwha Ocean, German-Norwegian partnership Thyssenkrupp ​Marine Systems is also vying for the contract, which involves building 12 submarines for Canada's Navy, according to reports. — Lee Ying Shan,fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 July 2026