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as in competition
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the eternal contest between the forces of good and the forces of evil
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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a contest for the gold medal in diving
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as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
what mighty contests have been waged on trivial matters
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as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
vowed to contest the claim in court
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Recent Examples of contest
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Compared to recent contests besides 2008, though, the broad scope of Trump's gains across much of the country seem striking.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
The fight was contested at a 195-pound catchweight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Across his 17 healthy contests this season, the six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA honoree seems poised to add to those accolades this year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Compared to recent contests besides 2008, though, the broad scope of Trump's gains across much of the country seem striking.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Other obesity researchers have contested the very idea that muscle loss is a problem to begin with.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
The fight was contested at a 195-pound catchweight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contest
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Being certified as an adjudicator by the National Dance Council America means your expertise in the art form is so wide-ranging and highly regarded that you're granted the ability to judge other professionals in national competitions.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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And despite an international competition to reimagine the rebuild of the cathedral’s famous spire, Mr. Macron ultimately opted to restore it to Viollet-le-Duc’s conception.Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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With Wales qualifying for their first major tournament, Wiegman said her side was looking forward to their rivalry with the neighbors.Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Glendora 67, Bishop Amat 56: Colton Grey scored 32 points in the championship game of the Glendora tournament.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The skirmish ended with engineers blowing up a bridge the two Russian assault groups had used to approach Pokrovsk.David Axe, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Peterson referenced the skirmishes and fights at several NCAA football games on Saturday.Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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To make this a roster that isn’t in the periphery — or worse, forgotten by the general public — but once again challenging for the top of the league.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Both are symbols of resistance, challenging authority and the societal norms that aim to diminish them.Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is inactive for Sunday's rivalry matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Just look at what even happened in college football, some of these rivalry games and things of that nature over the weekend.Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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The panel pointed out that the Secret Service, already stretched thin by the demands of a presidential campaign, was tasked with protecting two high-profile individuals that day—Trump and first lady Jill Biden, who was attending a nearby event.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no way to buy it, and mothers can only get it for free by participating in events.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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What was expected to be an epic battle for the ages between big-market clubs such as the Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Mets is finally over.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Creating great content is only half the battle—activation is key.Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In the letter, Freedman questions why the only person Hochman has met with is the attorney of the one family member firmly opposing the brother's resentencing.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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After extensive hearings last week, including an in-chambers interview at Blakey questioned Acevedo himself, the judge determined that Acevedo could take the stand.Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Contest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contest. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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