Synonyms of vying

vying

verb

present participle of vie

as in competing

to engage in a contest

vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• competing
• contending
• fighting
• battling
• racing
• rivaling
• facing off
• playing
• jockeying
• challenging
• jostling
• maneuvering
• engaging
• trying out
• going out
• working
• training

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vying

Beauchamp, a Republican, is vying for reelection in the Maryland House of Delegates. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

There are 149 songs on this year’s entry list in this category vying for just five or six slots on the final ballot. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

LePage and Democratic state auditor Matt Dunlap are vying for the sprawling district that encompasses much of the rural northern part of the state. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

The tournament, while not officially sanctioned as an ATP event, features some of the top players in the world vying for millions of dollars and airs live on Netflix. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Barron arrived at training camp in Denver vying for the outside cornerback job opposite Pat Surtain II. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

The Houthis are sometimes misrepresented as a Yemeni faction vying to share power with others in the state. — Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Or Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel SS26, which launched in-store to a swarm of editors, discerning celebs, and high-profile figures — many vying to get their hands on the esoteric mint croc pumps. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

During her time at the Mansion, Elle meets Anna (Lily-Rose Depp), one of seven hopefuls vying to be Playmate of the Month. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026