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

Moore, the fourth-round pick out of Texas, was vying for a starting job in camp as a rookie. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Japan passed a law to designate one of its cities as a second capital, triggering a flurry of public relations campaigns by the 13 local governments vying for the mantle. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Aug. 2026

The two squads vying for the Julius Erving Trophy earned their way to the championship clash with impressive playoff victories against the Triplets (Ball Hogs) and the defending champion 305 (Power). — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

However, the two guys behind them will be vying for snaps as well, in roles similar to what Malik Sherrod had last season. — Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2026

The explosion of remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic led to more applicants vying for the same jobs around the country rather than competing with just those in their area or those willing to relocate for a position, Dobson said. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

There’s the running bit in Bait about Shah getting confused with Dev Patel, and Himesh Patel even appears as Shah’s nemesis also vying for James Bond. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

After the first couple of seasons flew under the radar, Slow Horses has in recent years cemented itself among shows consistently vying for critical recognition. — Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

In Edinburgh, the Victorian thriller is one of the films vying for the Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026