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Recent Examples of vied
The teams vied for more than pride.
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Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In recent months, as New York and New Jersey’s politicians vied for headlines and political wins from the World Cup, New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill’s office requested that one of the two most prominent signs outside the stadium to be changed from New York New Jersey to New Jersey New York.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Moore and Hudson vied for the nomination in Tuesday's runoff after no candidate was able to secure 50% of the votes in last month's primary.
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Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Most Californians likely can’t name the state’s current insurance commissioner or many of the 11 candidates who vied for the role in the primary.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Two Green Party candidates vied for secretary of state, while only one Green Party candidate was on the ballot for attorney general.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Scott Jensen, Republicans’ nominee for governor in 2022, vied for the auditor endorsement but lost decisively on the first ballot.
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Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
Zedd performed at the Coors LIght Snake Pit concert, which vied with the second-annual Wienermobile race for most fun thing happening off the main track.
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
In all cases, manufacturers vied for superiority and publicity.
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Keith Laing,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In recent months, as New York and New Jersey’s politicians vied for headlines and political wins from the World Cup, New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill’s office requested that one of the two most prominent signs outside the stadium to be changed from New York New Jersey to New Jersey New York.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Moore and Hudson vied for the nomination in Tuesday's runoff after no candidate was able to secure 50% of the votes in last month's primary.
—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Most Californians likely can’t name the state’s current insurance commissioner or many of the 11 candidates who vied for the role in the primary.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Two Green Party candidates vied for secretary of state, while only one Green Party candidate was on the ballot for attorney general.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Scott Jensen, Republicans’ nominee for governor in 2022, vied for the auditor endorsement but lost decisively on the first ballot.
—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
Zedd performed at the Coors LIght Snake Pit concert, which vied with the second-annual Wienermobile race for most fun thing happening off the main track.
—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
In all cases, manufacturers vied for superiority and publicity.
—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vied
Verb
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For decades, companies competed on their ability to produce more efficiently, at a greater scale and preferably at higher quality.
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The last time Williams competed at The Championships, Wimbledon came in 2022.
Verb
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Patrick contended the camp shouldn't reopen until the flood was fully investigated.
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Administration officials have contended the interim deal is designed to stop hostilities and create a 60-day window for a broader agreement.
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“Vied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vied. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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