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as in tournaments
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 contestants
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 rivalries
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 competitions
The case presents an interesting account of sports business and higher ed decision-making at a time when many colleges are in expensive competitions for coaches who are paid millions of dollars, and where athletes are now paid through revenue sharing and NIL.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
According to the cafe’s social media, Subculture previously held latte art competitions and open mic nights.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
But cooking in competitions are what drove him to become a chef.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Across six games in 22 days in all competitions, from March 1 through March 22, San Diego went 3-1-2.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Current has since gone 2-4-0 across all competitions.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Barcelona has beaten Madrid five times in all competitions this season.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, Lucy’s mom, Michelle, added that her daughter has only attempted maximum weights at three competitions — including the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, on March 7.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Most states have banned transgender women and girls from at least some women’s and girls’ sports competitions and barred some gender-affirming healthcare for children and youth.
—Aleksandar Furtula, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
According to the cafe’s social media, Subculture previously held latte art competitions and open mic nights.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
But cooking in competitions are what drove him to become a chef.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Across six games in 22 days in all competitions, from March 1 through March 22, San Diego went 3-1-2.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Current has since gone 2-4-0 across all competitions.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Barcelona has beaten Madrid five times in all competitions this season.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, Lucy’s mom, Michelle, added that her daughter has only attempted maximum weights at three competitions — including the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, on March 7.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Most states have banned transgender women and girls from at least some women’s and girls’ sports competitions and barred some gender-affirming healthcare for children and youth.
—Aleksandar Furtula, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitions
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That appears clear in recent March Madness tournaments, where good teams are winning at historically high rates.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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During tournaments, this mouse is incredibly reliable thanks to its fast response rate, enabling quicker keystrokes and actions.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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As part of the hackathon competition, all of the contestants were given the same set of data — a batch of AHL games from two seasons ago — to work with.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The season starts with 16 single contestants, and the last couple standing not only leaves the boat with a new boo, but gets a $100,000 trip around the world.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Others are places of conflict caused by rivalries between countries or peoples, disputes over national resources, or disagreements about the past.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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If festive pride persists, it is no longer connected to a country, empire, culture, or race, but the unique traditions of individual municipalities, pitted against one another in fierce but friendly, sportsmanlike rivalries.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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The trial was delayed for years because of multiple postponements, defense challenges over the use of DNA evidence, and the efforts of prosecutors to reconstruct events involving multiple victims across a five-year timeline.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The 38-year-old posted herself on Instagram at community events, from political rallies to parades to little league baseball games.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the first episode’s Elimination Challenge‚ which was focused on North Carolina’s state vegetable, sweet potatoes — Cochran cooked up a pork loin in the kitchen at La Belle Helene that wasn’t quite cooked through, landing her in the bottom three competitors.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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To help resolve these dilemmas, European industry leaders are calling for government support, including subsidies and tax breaks, to level the playing field with Chinese competitors whose products come at unbeatable prices.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, groups like the nonpartisan Latino Victory Project, which focuses on developing Hispanic political leadership, said this current moment should not distract from the still-ongoing civil rights battles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Understandably, some gamers may be skeptical or even alarmed, given the ethical issues and legal battles surrounding generative AI.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Kings had the worst record in the NBA as recently as March 9, but after winning seven of their last 14 games they are now tied with the Utah Jazz for the fifth-worst record in the league.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Wolverines defeated the Mustangs in state semis last year and in 2021 and 2025 and won state title games against Grapevine in 2018 and 2022.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The home opener, especially for non-contenders, serves as a window into the season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The first debate between presidential candidates occurred on May 17, 1948, when Republican contenders Thomas Dewey and Harold Stassen matched wits.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Competitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitions. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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