as in competitive
having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others
The competing salespeople were all trying to lure the same customers.
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as in contending
to engage in a contest
prizefighters competing for the world heavyweight championship
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Recent Examples of competing
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2026
From the non-competing tier, there’s a few teams who absolutely spent in the 2026 draft, no shade here.
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Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
No more competing Monday night windows.
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Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner of Italy and women’s singles champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus return to defend their titles, along with American tennis stars Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and more competing.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
The announcement of a new country competing, the first of its kind since Eurovision welcomed Australia in 2015, arrived on Wednesday, one day ahead of the country’s Canada Day holiday.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
Political calculations surrounding the 2028 presidential election inevitably shape these competing perspectives, but electoral considerations cannot replace strategic reality.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In launch services, satellites, communications technologies, and space manufacturing, dozens of Chinese companies are now competing simultaneously.
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Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The 28-year-old racing driver from King’s Lynn, England, is competing in his eighth Formula 1 season, with over 150 race starts and seven career wins, including his most recent at the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28.
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Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Louicius Deedson — the only player from Atlanta competing in this World Cup — was coming home.
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Jaide Timm-Garcia,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Conversely, during times when mortgage rates are low, buyers end up competing for fewer homes, which drives up prices.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Plug-ins, candles and sprays running at the same time generate competing scent signals, which is part of why a house can smell different in every room and not in a good way.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Adjective
When competing schools want to obtain the services of elite athletes but are blocked by NCAA eligibility limits, as has been the case, that’s a potential antitrust problem.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2026
From the non-competing tier, there’s a few teams who absolutely spent in the 2026 draft, no shade here.
—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
No more competing Monday night windows.
—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner of Italy and women’s singles champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus return to defend their titles, along with American tennis stars Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and more competing.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Soft whites, grays, and chalky pastels allow the flooring to shine without competing for attention.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
The announcement of a new country competing, the first of its kind since Eurovision welcomed Australia in 2015, arrived on Wednesday, one day ahead of the country’s Canada Day holiday.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
Political calculations surrounding the 2028 presidential election inevitably shape these competing perspectives, but electoral considerations cannot replace strategic reality.
—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In launch services, satellites, communications technologies, and space manufacturing, dozens of Chinese companies are now competing simultaneously.
—
Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The 28-year-old racing driver from King’s Lynn, England, is competing in his eighth Formula 1 season, with over 150 race starts and seven career wins, including his most recent at the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28.
—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Louicius Deedson — the only player from Atlanta competing in this World Cup — was coming home.
—
Jaide Timm-Garcia,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Conversely, during times when mortgage rates are low, buyers end up competing for fewer homes, which drives up prices.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Plug-ins, candles and sprays running at the same time generate competing scent signals, which is part of why a house can smell different in every room and not in a good way.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competing
Adjective
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For sure, the old philosophy that all athletes with heart conditions should not play competitive sports is outdated and not correct.
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Under owner Arte Moreno, the Angels have resisted rebuilding, preferring to add lower-tier free agents and rush college players to the major leagues in an effort to field a competitive roster.
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As the trade deadline approaches, though, contending teams will surely be calling the Red Sox about Chapman.
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Meanwhile, James floated the idea publicly about ending his career in Cleveland and publicly praised the LA Rams for dealing draft picks to ensure a Super Bowl-contending team.
Adjective
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Season 3 of the series returned with a bloody episode and a skyrocketing death toll, which continues to rise, as the rival Targaryen factions clashed in the shock-and-awe-inspiring Battle of the Gullet.
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Schlittler, meanwhile, has a legitimate case to start for the American League, which will be managed by rival Blue Jays skipper John Schneider.
Verb
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Police encountered teens fighting, launching fireworks at other people and carrying handguns.
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This serum is great for fading dark spots, boosting collagen production, and fighting visible signs of aging like fine lines and dullness.
Adjective
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The driver was also placed on a non-driving status pending the results of the investigation.
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Nor will this anti-driving VMT policy meaningfully affect the global climate.
Verb
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In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series.
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Wildfire season is just beginning in the West, but firefighting resources are already strained following a windstorm last week that sent flames racing through Great Basin states mired in drought.
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There are few travel moments more deflating than racing through security, grabbing overpriced snacks, and hustling to your gate—only to find your flight has been canceled and the line to speak with an agent is already snaking around the concourse.
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The main topic looked backward at an instance of not hustling, set against the disappointing start to his five-year, $175 million contract.
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Several of her siblings have taken extended leaves of absence from work in the past several months while battling intense anxiety.
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One firefighter was hurt battling the fire but no other injuries have been reported.
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“Competing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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