as in competing
to engage in a contest
vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Recent Examples of vying
Candidates Rose Mulvany Henry and Christal Watson are vying to replace outgoing Mayor Tyrone Garner as CEO/mayor of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.
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Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Machado is vying for this third Silver Slugger award.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition, designers will be vying for American Womenswear Designer of the Year, American Menswear Designer of the Year, American Accessories Designer of the Year and Google Shopping American Emerging Designer of the Year.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
With no couple cut during last week's Dedication Night, 10 couples remain in the competition, all vying to survive this week's elimination and get one step closer to taking home the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The pup, who is described as playful and curious, has become a star in her own right on board, with plenty of cruise travelers vying for a spotting or photo op.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
The three candidates vying to be New York City’s next mayor faced off Thursday in the first general election debate.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
On the Democratic side of the race, four candidates are now vying for the party's nomination, with hopes of flipping the seat from red to blue.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Anderson’s array of Y2K denim miniskirts was confirmation that Dior is vying for more youthful and accessible vibe.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Machado is vying for this third Silver Slugger award.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition, designers will be vying for American Womenswear Designer of the Year, American Menswear Designer of the Year, American Accessories Designer of the Year and Google Shopping American Emerging Designer of the Year.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
With no couple cut during last week's Dedication Night, 10 couples remain in the competition, all vying to survive this week's elimination and get one step closer to taking home the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The pup, who is described as playful and curious, has become a star in her own right on board, with plenty of cruise travelers vying for a spotting or photo op.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
The three candidates vying to be New York City’s next mayor faced off Thursday in the first general election debate.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
On the Democratic side of the race, four candidates are now vying for the party's nomination, with hopes of flipping the seat from red to blue.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Anderson’s array of Y2K denim miniskirts was confirmation that Dior is vying for more youthful and accessible vibe.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vying
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Post-pandemic demand and chronic underbuilding in the area have left buyers competing fiercely, often bidding tens of thousands above asking.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The candidates are competing to replace Democratic Governor Phil Murphy, who is reaching the end of his term limit.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Baltimore won a playoff game last season and entered 2025 with expectations of contending for a Super Bowl title.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Colombia disputes this, contending that Santa Rosa did not exist when the treaty was signed and therefore cannot be claimed under its terms.—
Isa Cardona,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Vying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vying. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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