RIVALING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

rivaling 1 of 2

adjective

variants or rivalling

Definition of rivaling next

as in competitive

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rivaling

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verb

variants or rivalling

present participle of rival

as in competing

to engage in a contest two longtime friends who have rivaled for the same things at every stage of their lives

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rivaling

Adjective

Over the three days, participants will undergo a series of evaluations, including anthropometric and athletic tests, skill development sessions, and competitive 5-on-5 games.

Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Until some team wins 500 games in a row and forces the league to shudder for lack of competitive interest or something like that, this will continue to be the case.

Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

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