as in competing
to engage in a contest
vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Recent Examples of vying
The eight-episode season will be entered for outstanding comedy series, with 15 cast members vying in the supporting actor and actress races and four additional performers submitted in guest acting categories.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Yee was vying to be the first woman to hold the state’s highest office.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat held by Republican Barb Regnitz is contested on both sides of the aisle, with two experienced county officeholders competing for the Republican ticket and two political newcomers vying for the Democratic ticket.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and State Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas are vying for their party nomination during the primary runoff on May 26th.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
There are six candidates vying to be the next state treasurer on the primary ballot.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Three Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination in the Second District, which is usually the state’s most competitive Congressional race.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Other defensive lineman on the roster vying for roster spots are Alex Huntley and Keith Cooper Jr.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Dean and Sombr are vying for new artist of the year.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Yee was vying to be the first woman to hold the state’s highest office.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat held by Republican Barb Regnitz is contested on both sides of the aisle, with two experienced county officeholders competing for the Republican ticket and two political newcomers vying for the Democratic ticket.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and State Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas are vying for their party nomination during the primary runoff on May 26th.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
There are six candidates vying to be the next state treasurer on the primary ballot.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Three Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination in the Second District, which is usually the state’s most competitive Congressional race.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Other defensive lineman on the roster vying for roster spots are Alex Huntley and Keith Cooper Jr.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Dean and Sombr are vying for new artist of the year.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vying
competing
Verb
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Biles celebrated Owens' birthday from Japan while competing in the Tokyo Olympics, sharing a series of photos to Instagram alongside a sweet caption.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Our guys were excited, competing hard.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Vying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vying. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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