as in competing
having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others
I am admittedly competitive when it comes to board games.
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Recent Examples of competitive
Even if the Pac-12 helped fund the start-up costs, the annual resources vital to fielding a competitive FBS program would pull attention, energy and cash away from men’s and women’s basketball.
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
Much of the money is targeting the state’s four most competitive congressional districts, which could be key in deciding which party controls the U.S. House.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Music's biggest stars are squaring off Sunday at an especially competitive Grammy ceremony.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
The 2025 Caribbean Series is set to bring baseball's best to Mexicali, Mexico, as the annual tournament showcases some of the region's most passionate and competitive teams.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
Much of the money is targeting the state’s four most competitive congressional districts, which could be key in deciding which party controls the U.S. House.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Music's biggest stars are squaring off Sunday at an especially competitive Grammy ceremony.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
The 2025 Caribbean Series is set to bring baseball's best to Mexicali, Mexico, as the annual tournament showcases some of the region's most passionate and competitive teams.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for competitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
Adjective
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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
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Having an affordable and competing way to watch movies at home has changed some moviegoers’ habits.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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If the amount of delinquencies shown in the balance sheet is too large, perhaps the board is not being sufficiently diligent in the unhappy business of pursuing delinquent owners.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Users should be diligent about verifying any unexpected file-sharing notification that hits their inbox and remain cautious of documents prompting sensitive actions, such as logging into accounts.—
Mike Britton,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The best and hungriest sides find a way of treating every match and every opponent the same, with no slipping of standards.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Afterward, the female looked bored, and then, perking up at the grunts of nearby warthogs, hungry.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
airmail.news,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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An aggressive strain of avian flu is hurting supply and causing prices to rise — with no relief in sight.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump is continuing his outreach to Senate Republicans -- critical to advancing his Cabinet nominees and aggressive agenda.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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South Africa's government has strongly denied any land confiscations or racially motivated discrimination, saying the law being scrutinized targets land not being used or not serving the public interest.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The state’s market has moved beyond early electric car adopters — affluent, environmentally motivated buyers willing to overlook challenges like limited charging infrastructure and higher costs — and into the mainstream.—
CALmatters,
Orange County Register,
6 Feb. 2025
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Octavia Morgan’s fragrances are a perfect fit for our growing assortment, combining dynamic artistry with transparency to deliver an experience that resonates with our conscious-minded guest.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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Kiefer joins a world-class editorial team at THR, a flagship entertainment media brand offering in-depth reporting, analysis and thought-provoking reviews; unparalleled access, world-class photography and video; and feature exclusives in its award-winning weekly magazine and dynamic website.—
THR Staff,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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