racing

noun

rac·​ing ˈrā-siŋ How to pronounce racing (audio)
: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races

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The track's tight configuration and storied history contribute to its reputation for fierce racing and frequent incidents. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina began weekly NASCAR racing in 1949. Bruce Martin, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 But with Trump racing for a second term, Cheney has returned to the national stage with warnings that the former president poses a material threat to the country’s foundational democratic traditions. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024 American Speed follows the three race car-driving Whittington brothers, two of whom were involved in the IMSA scandal in the 1980s that saw numerous drivers charged with funding their racing through money from drug smuggling, tax evasion and laundering. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for racing 

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racing was in 1630

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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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