as in competing
to engage in a contest
vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Recent Examples of vying
Voters are going to the polls in Nebraska and West Virginia on Tuesday, with Democrats vying for the chance to run in an open seat in Nebraska that the party has long been eyeing.
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Going into the May 11 finale, Keyla Richardson, Jordan McCullough and Hannah Harper were the Top 3 finalists vying to win Season 24.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
As in ballroom, a fast-talking emcee is used to offer a percussive play-by-play of the action, as contestants compete in the categories, setting up a circle of winners vying for the ultimate prize.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Grant and Oklahoma freshman Kendall Wells are vying for the home-run title and top place in the NCAA record book.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
When supervisors appointed Cohen last fall, Nakawatase was among a pool of candidates vying for the job.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Orange County is guaranteed at least one new supervisor, with four candidates vying for the open District 4 seat on the Board of Supervisors.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
This year, Jump Source, the duo composed of two of Montreal’s finest producers, Francis Latreille (aka Priori) and Patrick Holland (aka Project Pablo), are vying for the crown with their stellar debut album, Fold.
—Reid Bg, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Two former Porter County deputy prosecutors, Harry Peterson and Andrew Bennett, are vying for the opportunity to run on the Republican ticket in the general election against Democratic incumbent Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann, who is seeking reelection.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Going into the May 11 finale, Keyla Richardson, Jordan McCullough and Hannah Harper were the Top 3 finalists vying to win Season 24.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
As in ballroom, a fast-talking emcee is used to offer a percussive play-by-play of the action, as contestants compete in the categories, setting up a circle of winners vying for the ultimate prize.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Grant and Oklahoma freshman Kendall Wells are vying for the home-run title and top place in the NCAA record book.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
When supervisors appointed Cohen last fall, Nakawatase was among a pool of candidates vying for the job.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Orange County is guaranteed at least one new supervisor, with four candidates vying for the open District 4 seat on the Board of Supervisors.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
This year, Jump Source, the duo composed of two of Montreal’s finest producers, Francis Latreille (aka Priori) and Patrick Holland (aka Project Pablo), are vying for the crown with their stellar debut album, Fold.
—Reid Bg, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Two former Porter County deputy prosecutors, Harry Peterson and Andrew Bennett, are vying for the opportunity to run on the Republican ticket in the general election against Democratic incumbent Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann, who is seeking reelection.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vying
competing
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Teams are at the center of the action when competing against another, complete with the celebrations and disappointments that are the hallmarks of any game show.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The competing offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo should answer that question.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Vying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vying. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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