as in contestant
one who strives for the same thing as another
the competitors for this prestigious science award come from the best high schools in the country
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Recent Examples of competitor
That would’ve been a massive boon to OpenAI’s competitors, including Musk’s own xAI.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
Shoppers say Bake House Creations Cinnamon Rolls With Icing which retail for half of competitor prices are just as good, if not better.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Dooley, meanwhile, is attempting to vault over his more experienced competitors.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Amazon’s competitors in the logistics field have begun the tariff refund process, with FedEx, UPS and DHL all starting to pass on proceeds to impacted business customers.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
Shoppers say Bake House Creations Cinnamon Rolls With Icing which retail for half of competitor prices are just as good, if not better.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Dooley, meanwhile, is attempting to vault over his more experienced competitors.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Amazon’s competitors in the logistics field have begun the tariff refund process, with FedEx, UPS and DHL all starting to pass on proceeds to impacted business customers.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for competitor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor
Noun
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This year’s field of 35 contestants is the smallest since 2003.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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This year's field of 35 contestants is the smallest since 2003.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Barring an Eric Swalwell-style blow-up, the top three — Becerra, Steyer and Hilton — are really the only true contenders.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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King is more likely to be a lock for the practice squad than a legitimate contender for the 53-man roster entering OTAs.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The Angels had won seven consecutive games against the Dodgers, the franchise’s longest winning streak against its crosstown rival.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Sean McVay’s team has a chip on its shoulder after watching the division rival Seattle Seahawks lift the Lombardi Trophy last season.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Trump has been actively endorsing challengers against Republican critics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The Thunder have yet to lose a game in these playoffs, but the Spurs have been their top challenger all season and won the season series, 4-1.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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