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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 competition between two fierce football rivals
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as in contestant
one who strives for the same thing as another
tried to analyze his major competition in the tennis tournament
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the intense competition for bragging rights to being the city's best French restaurant
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Recent Examples of competition
The lack of competition is another plus when comparing this year with 2022, which was shifted to November and December due to the heat in Qatar, putting the tournament up against football.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Evert remembers being aware of all that Navratilova was coping with, but says competition kept her at a distance.
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Eileen Finan,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
News comes in the wake of another milestone in the 31-year-old’s fledgling career when he was invited to join the 79th Cannes main competition jury last May.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The ensemble that brings to life The Guest (Gæsten), which world premieres on Sunday, July 5 in the main competition program of the 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), reads like a who’s who of Danish acting.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Evert remembers being aware of all that Navratilova was coping with, but says competition kept her at a distance.
—
Eileen Finan,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
News comes in the wake of another milestone in the 31-year-old’s fledgling career when he was invited to join the 79th Cannes main competition jury last May.
—
Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The ensemble that brings to life The Guest (Gæsten), which world premieres on Sunday, July 5 in the main competition program of the 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), reads like a who’s who of Danish acting.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competition
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The French men’s national team — one of the favorites to win the entire tournament — arrived with HACs, as well as bags from Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
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This is the earliest that the Netherlands was eliminated from a World Cup tournament in history, reports ESPN.
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Casa Amor’s Alannah Keyser is the latest Love Island contestant to get fired after a video surfaced of her allegedly using the N-word.
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This is not the first time a Love Island USA contestant was booted from the show for a similar situation.
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The Pride and Angel City have established a fierce rivalry in their short history.
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Spain and Portugal renew their historic rivalry, with Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo in contrasting lights.
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Greenwood is leading a series of high-profile events to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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Fans from around the world attended the event, with many saying this World Cup has felt different.
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Joby has been in a fierce battle to be the first with taxis in the sky with its Northern California competitor Archer Aviation.
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Plaintiffs claimed that Disney’s carriage agreements required streaming platforms to include ESPN in base channel packages, limiting the ability of competitors to offer cheaper bundles.
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Riff argued the issue to halt the payout was not a legal battle but rather a political one.
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While the first half of the match was full of battles and speed runs from one goal to another, the players seem to be taking a more methodical pace after returning from the locker room.
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The Red Sox and Nationals turned a regular June game into the biggest baseball brawl of the season after Boston hothead Willson Contreras completely lost it.
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The Dodgers are in the midst of playing 13 games in 13 days, and Roberts wanted to make sure that the Japanese sensation got a break.
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The East's hierarchy is now fluid, with the Sixers emerging as serious contenders, though the Celtics remain a formidable force.
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If allowed to run, Le Pen is widely seen as a top contender to succeed centrist President Emmanuel Macron in the 2027 election.
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“Competition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competition. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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