as in competing
to engage in a contest
vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Recent Examples of vying
Texas Democrats are also seeking to take down Cornyn, with two main candidates vying for that party’s nomination.
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Sky forward Angel Reese will be vying for a spot on the Team USA roster for this tournament, while Sky center Kamilla Cardoso is expected to anchor the Brazilian roster.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The field also includes 45 celebrities vying for $500,000 while playing the Stableford scoring system.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The program at one point went three straight seasons without winning a conference game and are vying for a playoff spot, which would only be the program’s second since 2014.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Several former world champions in both Royal Rumbles are vying for another world title shot at WrestleMania 42.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The New England Patriots will play against the Denver Broncos for the AFC's spot, while the Los Angeles Rams are vying against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
In a separate effort, the defense is vying to have the top federal charges against Mangione thrown out — which would spare him from facing the death penalty if convicted of the remaining charges.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Five finalists are vying for the CAS Student Recognition Award, with the winner to be announced during the awards gala.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Sky forward Angel Reese will be vying for a spot on the Team USA roster for this tournament, while Sky center Kamilla Cardoso is expected to anchor the Brazilian roster.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The field also includes 45 celebrities vying for $500,000 while playing the Stableford scoring system.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The program at one point went three straight seasons without winning a conference game and are vying for a playoff spot, which would only be the program’s second since 2014.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Several former world champions in both Royal Rumbles are vying for another world title shot at WrestleMania 42.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The New England Patriots will play against the Denver Broncos for the AFC's spot, while the Los Angeles Rams are vying against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
In a separate effort, the defense is vying to have the top federal charges against Mangione thrown out — which would spare him from facing the death penalty if convicted of the remaining charges.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Five finalists are vying for the CAS Student Recognition Award, with the winner to be announced during the awards gala.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vying
competing
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Sometimes this takes the form of competing in different heats in the same final where the best run counts, such as with freeski events.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Yet there’s also an avalanche of more urgent issues competing for officials’ attention, like federal agents’ killing of a US citizen on Saturday.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Vying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vying. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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