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as in competing
to engage in a contest
two traditional rivals contending for the championship
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as in arguing
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
contended that the senator's considerable experience made him the best candidate
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as in alleging
to state as a fact usually forcefully
contended that his opponent was wrong about practically everything
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Recent Examples of contending
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.
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Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.
—Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
There are a couple distinctly different ways to build a contending major league baseball club.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Kessler is a center that many teams, especially contending teams like the Lakers, would love to have on their roster.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The Eagles, though with some controversy surrounding Hurts and Brown, have maintained the NFC East lead over the contending Washington Commanders.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
While other bubble contenders like Sing Sing and A Real Pain get a boost from heart-tugging performances, September 5’s unflashy ensemble has been largely overlooked, leaving Screenplay as its best chance at contending elsewhere.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
The result of Fang’s investigations can be seen in the Oscar-contending documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Their interest points to a possible bidding war between the two American League East rivals, as well as several other contending teams, for the 30-year-old right-hander.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.
—Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
There are a couple distinctly different ways to build a contending major league baseball club.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Kessler is a center that many teams, especially contending teams like the Lakers, would love to have on their roster.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The Eagles, though with some controversy surrounding Hurts and Brown, have maintained the NFC East lead over the contending Washington Commanders.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
While other bubble contenders like Sing Sing and A Real Pain get a boost from heart-tugging performances, September 5’s unflashy ensemble has been largely overlooked, leaving Screenplay as its best chance at contending elsewhere.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
The result of Fang’s investigations can be seen in the Oscar-contending documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Their interest points to a possible bidding war between the two American League East rivals, as well as several other contending teams, for the 30-year-old right-hander.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contending
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Success will require careful consideration of competing interests, clear communication of objectives and concerns, and a commitment to responsible innovation.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But competing at a marquee event like X Games can change the trajectory of an athlete’s career.Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The plaintiffs seek damages, restitution, and penalties, arguing that the defendants' actions resulted in fraud and unjust enrichment.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Major publishing companies and authors are arguing that a federal judge should deny Florida’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over the removal of school library books, saying a controversial state law violates First Amendment rights.Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Amazon objected to the 2022 warehouse election results, alleging the Amazon Labor Union and the federal labor board had tainted the vote.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Attorneys routinely turn away families alleging medical malpractice because of the restrictions on pain-and-suffering damages, said Jack Cobb, a medical malpractice attorney with the Morgan & Morgan law firm.Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hanukkah’s story is one of defiance and survival — a small band of believers reclaiming their sacred space and asserting their faith against a powerful empire.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cases like Lively’s serve as stark reminders of the challenges employees face when speaking up against harassment or asserting their rights.Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Others at the club would counteract that view, insisting that people understand what Ratcliffe is trying to do and why.Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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For weeks, potential drone sightings have swarmed social media and sparked cries from lawmakers and the public for the government to get to the bottom of it, despite federal authorities insisting there’s no threat.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Several suits, guns and other personal items previously owned by former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, who received a 15-year prison sentence in October after pleading guilty to 27 felony charges, will be auctioned off on New Year's Day.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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Five years later, Lori Loughlin has gone from pleading guilty in real life to busting perps on screen.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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While maintaining a quirky and mysterious air, the show yields questions like, is a cult real if its creators are pretending but its followers aren’t?Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Encryption tools, secure communication channels, and data storage are essential to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive discussions.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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With the president-elect declaring even more drastic measures during his second term, Lung-Amam worries for areas with large migrant populations.Mennatalla Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, as fashion brands increasingly offer beauty ranges, the State of Fashion Report 2025 highlights the urgency for the industry to reach sustainability goals, declaring that inaction is not an option.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Contending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contending. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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