1
as in competition
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the eternal contest between the forces of good and the forces of evil
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2
as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a contest for the gold medal in diving
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as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
what mighty contests have been waged on trivial matters
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as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
vowed to contest the claim in court
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Recent Examples of contest
Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
Plus, there will be a chicken wings eating contest and a burger eating contest.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Billy and Tina's move was heavily contested with many stars, including Cher, speaking out in hopes that L.A. Mayor Karen Bass would allow the elephants to retire to a sanctuary instead of moving to a new zoo.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Charlie Thurlow had five goals and two assists, while Luke Renzi added four goals as No. 7 Manchester-Essex (15-4) cruised to a 17-4 win over No. 26 East Bridgewater in a Div. 4 first-round contest.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
Plus, there will be a chicken wings eating contest and a burger eating contest.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Verb
The same rights American citizens have to contest government actions against them in court extend to undocumented immigrants facing detention and deportation.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Billy and Tina's move was heavily contested with many stars, including Cher, speaking out in hopes that L.A. Mayor Karen Bass would allow the elephants to retire to a sanctuary instead of moving to a new zoo.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contest
Noun
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Both vodkas have consistently earned medals in international spirit competitions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The fellowship already has a partnership with the Austin Film Festival’s script competition.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
Noun
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So far, in the NCAA tournament, Cholowsky had been uncharacteristically quiet for his standards.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The Seattle Sounders are among the teams playing in the tournament.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Nuñez warned that more skirmishes could occur on Sunday as PSG will parade on the Champs-Élysées before celebrating the title with their fans at the Parc des Princes stadium.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Thailand and Cambodia have a long history of land disputes, though Thailand said after the short skirmish that the situation had been resolved.—
DAVID RISING,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
Verb
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These women’s stories challenge a culture that too often equates strength with silence.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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While Santos gives Chelsea more depth across central areas of the pitch, he is being earmarked to challenge fellow 21-year-old Lavia for a first XI place.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Rivals follows the rivalry between an old money MP, Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony, Lord Baddingham (David Tennant), who clash over control of a fictional independent TV station in the 1980s.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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According to a report from TMZ Sports, the on-screen rivalry has become deeply personal.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), one of the oldest and most prestigious annual global spirit judging events, just released the results for their 2025 event.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Parades; live entertainment; food, drink and merchandise vendors; community resources; and family-friendly activities are central to all of these events.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The two journalists paid tribute to the late MTV VJ, who died Wednesday following a prolonged battle with breast cancer, during a CNN segment on Thursday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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The ruling adds to a larger ongoing legal battle over a 90-year-old Supreme Court decision known as Humphrey’s Executor.—
Lea Skene,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The announcement also prompted concern among bloggers who write about Disney parks in California and Florida, who questioned the impact the restrictions could have on the thousands who visit the parks each year from Venezuela.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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“Contest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contest. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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