as in competing
to engage in a contest
vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Recent Examples of vying
With Bolsonaro sidelined, his allies are now vying to inherit his mantle ahead of the next year's elections, betting that his influence will continue to shape Brazil's political future.
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Júlia Dias Carneiro, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
However, Jolly trailed former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, who's also vying for the GOP nomination.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
There are multiple start-ups vying to enter the one-seat Part 103 market, which does not require a pilot’s license, but most do not have the financial backing of Pivotal or Jetson.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
The company, which disputed the figure, is among the top humanoid robotic firms in China, vying with the US for global supremacy in the sector.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
So here are some books to consider replacing a few of the more engrossing habits that are vying perennially for our attention.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
There are a handful of girls vying for that sixth spot with Hannah Stoffers and Leilah Prairie making the biggest push.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Chicago’s Korean newspapers had slugged it out while vying for readers but the city still had lacked any options for Korean TV news.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Near West Side Partners' annual Rev-Up MKE business competition has 15 finalists vying for cash prizes, business coaching and marketing support.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Júlia Dias Carneiro, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
However, Jolly trailed former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, who's also vying for the GOP nomination.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
There are multiple start-ups vying to enter the one-seat Part 103 market, which does not require a pilot’s license, but most do not have the financial backing of Pivotal or Jetson.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
The company, which disputed the figure, is among the top humanoid robotic firms in China, vying with the US for global supremacy in the sector.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
So here are some books to consider replacing a few of the more engrossing habits that are vying perennially for our attention.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
There are a handful of girls vying for that sixth spot with Hannah Stoffers and Leilah Prairie making the biggest push.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Chicago’s Korean newspapers had slugged it out while vying for readers but the city still had lacked any options for Korean TV news.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Near West Side Partners' annual Rev-Up MKE business competition has 15 finalists vying for cash prizes, business coaching and marketing support.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vying
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High-skilled workers will see income growth, while low-skill workers will be competing for a decreasing number of job openings.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The show gives Islanders from previous seasons of the dating show a second shot at love while competing in challenges for a chance at winning $100,000.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tonight's game is one of the biggest in the early going, as both teams have visions of going deep into the playoffs and contending for the Super Bowl this season.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately for the Mets, most of the National League’s playoff-contending teams are flawed, too.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Vying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vying. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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