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

In September, visitors can enjoy temperatures similar to July and August, but with a noticeable lack of people vying for prime sunset seating and fewer traffic and parking challenges. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026

If the June drop was a statistical quirk – and the labor force rebounded last month and increased the number of people vying for jobs – the unemployment rate could surprise and tick back up. — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Omar Brown and Major Burns are other safeties vying for a roster spot. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Five Democrats are vying for a place on the November ballot to take on the winner in the deep-red state. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Along with Hughes, Powers and Buchanon the Horned Frogs also have Cade Bennett and Oklahoma State transfer Noah McKinney vying for spots in the rotation. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

Voters had to decide between two millennial Democrats vying to beat Rogers. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

Sanders now finds himself in another quarterback battle at Browns training camp, this time with Deshaun Watson healthy and vying for the starting role in new head coach Todd Monken’s offense. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Both SummerSlam world title matches feature babyfaces vying for the top title on their brand, and even top heel Sami Zayn’s current gimmick is as the last good guy. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026