as in competing
to engage in a contest
vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Recent Examples of vying
The Dolphins also have former Michigan running back Donovan Edwards on the roster vying for a role next season.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
One restaurant, Allegria, already offers alcoholic beverages, and now others are vying for the right.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Who else could plausibly be vying for the throne for Indie Box Office Queen?
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026
Two rival slates are vying for the board's majority.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Strong played heir apparent Kendall Roy, with his siblings portrayed by Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook and Alan Ruck, each vying to inherit the family business.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Galaxy Girl, Pugcasso, Cat Witch, and Crane were all vying for the Golden Mask trophy.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
The four candidates vying for an opportunity to oversee the school district will be on the ballot April 7.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Masters at Augusta National will feature the world's best golfers vying for the green jacket, something previous legends, including Jack Nicklaus, have done multiple times in their careers.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
One restaurant, Allegria, already offers alcoholic beverages, and now others are vying for the right.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Who else could plausibly be vying for the throne for Indie Box Office Queen?
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026
Two rival slates are vying for the board's majority.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Strong played heir apparent Kendall Roy, with his siblings portrayed by Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook and Alan Ruck, each vying to inherit the family business.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Galaxy Girl, Pugcasso, Cat Witch, and Crane were all vying for the Golden Mask trophy.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
The four candidates vying for an opportunity to oversee the school district will be on the ballot April 7.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Masters at Augusta National will feature the world's best golfers vying for the green jacket, something previous legends, including Jack Nicklaus, have done multiple times in their careers.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vying
competing
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Just getting to this point, where competing in meaningful games on national television is the norm, is a sign of the culture shift within the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Health care providers regularly transfer those patients elsewhere, competing for spaces in other counties.—
ANNIKA MERRILEES,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Vying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vying. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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