as in competitive
having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others
The competing salespeople were all trying to lure the same customers.
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as in contending
to engage in a contest
prizefighters competing for the world heavyweight championship
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Recent Examples of competing
Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Having an affordable and competing way to watch movies at home has changed some moviegoers’ habits.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Both militant groups are active in the region and have issued competing claims in thee past.
—Riaz Khan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will hold a competing political event in Tucson on the same day.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
Confusion reigned last week when the State Department, Governor Kathy Hochul, and the Chinese consulate general made competing claims about the status of China’s top diplomat in New York.
—Jimmy Quinn, National Review, 10 Sep. 2024
Everybody's always looking, curious, competing and that's a really difficult thing, especially for a female actor.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
Black Americans face higher competing risks of dying from other causes like asthma before developing diabetes and its many complications.
—Sanjay Basu, STAT, 5 Aug. 2024
Historically, competing orders have invited conflict, especially at the geographical seams between them.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Mike Dojc, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Carey Hart, who has been competing in motocross for years, embraced the opportunity to push himself physically after having to take a step back recently.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The need to innovate quickly, for instance, often puts departments under immense pressure, leading to competing priorities.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Consultants are often juggling competing demands, and a bit of patience goes a long way.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The instant gratification of holes going by quickly and competing for a point is fun.
—Brody Miller and Hugh Kellenberger, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The character wrestles with the competing pressures of war and romance, but this warrior-lover didn’t project any doubts at all; killing and dying seemed much to his taste.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Guys were out there competing their a-- off, trying to get a win.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Guys were out there competing their ass off trying to get a win.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Employees sometimes resent being affiliated with the larger department because of its sprawling, competing and sometimes politically charged activities.
—Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Having an affordable and competing way to watch movies at home has changed some moviegoers’ habits.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Both militant groups are active in the region and have issued competing claims in thee past.
—Riaz Khan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will hold a competing political event in Tucson on the same day.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
Confusion reigned last week when the State Department, Governor Kathy Hochul, and the Chinese consulate general made competing claims about the status of China’s top diplomat in New York.
—Jimmy Quinn, National Review, 10 Sep. 2024
Everybody's always looking, curious, competing and that's a really difficult thing, especially for a female actor.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
Black Americans face higher competing risks of dying from other causes like asthma before developing diabetes and its many complications.
—Sanjay Basu, STAT, 5 Aug. 2024
Historically, competing orders have invited conflict, especially at the geographical seams between them.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Verb
Field size will expand a touch with over 20 creators competing in the events that will be enhanced by live ShotLink powered by CDW scoring/data, Trackman shot tracing and the same onscreen graphics pro game watchers have come to expect.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Carey Hart, who has been competing in motocross for years, embraced the opportunity to push himself physically after having to take a step back recently.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The need to innovate quickly, for instance, often puts departments under immense pressure, leading to competing priorities.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Consultants are often juggling competing demands, and a bit of patience goes a long way.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The instant gratification of holes going by quickly and competing for a point is fun.
—Brody Miller and Hugh Kellenberger, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The character wrestles with the competing pressures of war and romance, but this warrior-lover didn’t project any doubts at all; killing and dying seemed much to his taste.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Guys were out there competing their a-- off, trying to get a win.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Guys were out there competing their ass off trying to get a win.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competing
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State Senator Kelly Hancock, who sponsored the state’s 2017 autonomous-driving legislation, said the legislature wanted to promote the industry’s growth in a competitive marketplace and avoid barriers to entry.—
Chris Kirkham and Abhirup Roy,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The space is competitive as more apparel retailers from around the world gain a foothold in the U.S. The company also has room to grow its e-commerce operations, where Uniqlo lags many of its rivals.—
Christian Nunley,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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The path is similar this time around, and Tampa Bay is coming off a resounding 40-17 victory over the playoff-contending Los Angeles Chargers.—
Associated Pess,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The carrier is also offering the T-Mobile Starlink service directly to all wireless users, including customers of rival telecom firms AT&T T.N and Verizon VZ.N without having to switch.—
Harshita Mary Varghese,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Mulgrew started the meet strong with a victory in the 200 yard freestyle, besting rival Nicholas Cavic of Seekonk (1:40.24).—
Marcello Rossetti,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, the rear-wheel A-Spec model gets slightly more driving range than the front-wheel drive (FWD) EX and Touring Prologue trims (296 miles of range, a combined MPGe rating of 99).—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
8 Aug. 2024
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View Photos Some dual-motor all-wheel-drive electrics—such as early versions of the Tesla Model Y—offer more driving range than their two-wheel-drive analogs due to careful calibration to only use a single motor during the EPA's test cycles.—
Drew Dorian,
Car and Driver,
17 Mar. 2023
Verb
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The team’s limitations have been apparent since Christmas, and that’s despite the club battling pretty hard in front of sturdy goaltending on a nightly basis.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Nuggets have been battling it out with Wemby.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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New York got an L&L in 2004 and lost it again about a decade later; in the years since, a hungry person in this town wanting plate-lunch flavors had few options.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Food for Peace program allows farmers to sell their crops to the government which then distributes the food to feed the hungry abroad.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Lucky for us, part of that is amplifying all those extra teams vying for contention.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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His witty but sweet novel follows five actresses all vying for a prestigious prize, each of whom has a reason for wanting to take home the trophy.—
Michael Schaub,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Competing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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