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

Democratic and independent voters could play the spoiler in a battle between two Republican incumbents vying for a solidly red congressional seat in Orange and Riverside counties. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Republican Cheryl Bean of Fort worth and Democrat Katie O’Brien Duzan are vying to replace the longtime lawmaker in the district that spans Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego, as well as parts of Arlington, Bedford, Euless, Fort Worth and Hurst. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to expand his country’s influence in Africa, where China and the US have been vying for power, appear to be falling short. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Assuming there are any illnesses and injuries vying for your attention, you will probably be focused on healing and getting to the root of these issues in November. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

The Dolphins also have fellow rookie Justin Joly vying for eventual playing time. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

While agreeing that bipartisan solution is required to protect Social Security, the candidates vying for the 8th Congressional District seat have different visions of how to keep the entitlement program solvent. — Eric Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Lyonnes 4-0 in last year's final for a third European crown in four seasons and is vying for a seventh straight final appearance. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

The former vice president’s presence highlighted newfound attention from the party on Scott Colom, who is vying to become the first Democrat elected to the Senate from the state in some four decades. — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026