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
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Digimon has always been positioned as somewhat of a Pokémon competitor, but the two series are actually pretty different.
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Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Like its competitors ChatGPT and Stability AI, Midjourney built its AI models with datasets that pull imagery from across the internet.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
At this price, competitors include the Logitech MX Vertical, Logitech Lift, and Evoluent's VerticalMouse line.
—PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Hernandez beat out all other competitors in the triple jump, though the runner-up was also awarded 1st place under new rules established by the California Interscholastic Federation after Trump issued his threats.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Like its competitors ChatGPT and Stability AI, Midjourney built its AI models with datasets that pull imagery from across the internet.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
At this price, competitors include the Logitech MX Vertical, Logitech Lift, and Evoluent's VerticalMouse line.
—PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Hernandez beat out all other competitors in the triple jump, though the runner-up was also awarded 1st place under new rules established by the California Interscholastic Federation after Trump issued his threats.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor
Noun
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After all, one of the show's guiltiest pleasures is searching each contestant's face during the reveal to suss out their true feelings.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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The contestants competed in opening number, essay, evening gown, onstage Q&A and personal interview categories, according to a press release.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
13 June 2025
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The secondary is something of a question mark for a Rams team that is regarded as a potential Super Bowl contender. June 13, 2025 After finishing 10-7 and advancing to the NFC divisional round last season, the Rams neither signed a cornerback during free agency nor drafted one.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The blue-state governors, many of whom are possible 2028 presidential contenders, are being analyzed over prior statements regarding immigration enforcement.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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After beginning the year as the most valuable company in the world, Apple now ranks third behind longtime rival Microsoft, another AI leader, and AI chipmaker Nvidia.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The Royals entered the three-game series having won 10 consecutive games against their American League Central rivals.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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