Synonyms of vied

vied

verb

past tense of vie

as in competed

to engage in a contest

vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• competed
• contended
• fought
• raced
• battled
• rivaled
• faced off
• challenged
• played
• engaged
• jockeyed
• maneuvered
• jostled
• went out
• tried out
• worked
• trained

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vied

The two companies have vied to place their products in neonatal intensive care units, which serve as entry points to hospital contracts and the retail market, KFF Health News reported in a March article based largely on records from court cases. — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Lots of people vied to be spelling bee champion, played sports in school or enjoy mahjong. — Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

In the lead-up to previous World Cups, 54 African nations competed for five spots while 55 European teams vied for 13 spots. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

The teams vied for more than pride. — 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