vies; vied; vying
ˈvajɪŋ 
: to compete with others in an attempt to get or win something
They are vying to win the championship for the third year in a row.
—often + for or withTwo young men were vying for her attention.
They vied with each other for first place.
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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/vie. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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