competitor
noun
com·pet·i·tor
kəm-ˈpe-tə-tər 
: one that competes: such as
a
: rival
a fierce competitor on the soccer field
b
: one selling or buying goods or services in the same market as another
offering lower prices than our competitors
c
: an organism that lives in competition with another
The squid population increased dramatically when food competitors were depleted by heavy overfishing.
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We offer better rates than our competitors.
There were more than 500 competitors in the race.
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—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Her historic achievement at Kansas Speedway as the highest-placing female debut driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, coupled with her 27 top-10 finishes in the ARCA Menards Series, set her apart as a formidable competitor in the field.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In addition to the immediate losses the industry would face in a trade war, the costs of the disruptions probably would be lasting, Steinbach said, as foreign competitors take a larger market share and as uncertainty leads investors to put less money into California agriculture.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
This rapid pace also positions SpaceX as a dominant force in the space launch industry, enabling it to outpace competitors and meet increasing demand for space exploration.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/competitor. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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competitor
noun
com·pet·i·tor
kəm-ˈpet-ət-ər
: one that competes especially in the selling of goods or services : rival
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