as in competing
to engage in a contest
vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Recent Examples of vying
The two Republicans vying to challenge Healey in next year’s election in recent weeks have cemented their support for the existing flag and motto.
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State House News Service, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Taylor Raddysh signed a two-year, $3 million contract over the summer to add some of those elements, but are the young players vying for a spot on the opposite wing — Brett Berard, Brennan Othmann and Gabe Perreault — ready to simplify their games and embrace the grunt work?
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2025
The Jacksonville, Florida, native underwent arduous physical conditioning for the role, including a six-day-a-week workout regimen and a three-day-a-week quarterback seminar with former NFLer Jordan Palmer alongside players vying to make the NFL.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Nineteen candidates are vying for the chair, though few boast name recognition beyond Tennessee’s political circles.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Fourteen contestants are paired with professional dancers, all vying for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Other stars who will be vying for a golden gramophone alongside Bad Bunny include Colombian pop star Karol G, Argentinian hip-hop duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso and Latin icons including Alejandro Sanz, Gloria Estefan and lyrical soprano, Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
That’s been underscored, recently, by political candidates vying for open slots on the WGA West’s board.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
With Bolsonaro sidelined, his allies are now vying to inherit his mantle ahead of the next year's elections, betting that his influence will continue to shape Brazil's political future.
—Júlia Dias Carneiro, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
State House News Service, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Taylor Raddysh signed a two-year, $3 million contract over the summer to add some of those elements, but are the young players vying for a spot on the opposite wing — Brett Berard, Brennan Othmann and Gabe Perreault — ready to simplify their games and embrace the grunt work?
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2025
The Jacksonville, Florida, native underwent arduous physical conditioning for the role, including a six-day-a-week workout regimen and a three-day-a-week quarterback seminar with former NFLer Jordan Palmer alongside players vying to make the NFL.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Nineteen candidates are vying for the chair, though few boast name recognition beyond Tennessee’s political circles.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Fourteen contestants are paired with professional dancers, all vying for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Other stars who will be vying for a golden gramophone alongside Bad Bunny include Colombian pop star Karol G, Argentinian hip-hop duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso and Latin icons including Alejandro Sanz, Gloria Estefan and lyrical soprano, Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
That’s been underscored, recently, by political candidates vying for open slots on the WGA West’s board.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
With Bolsonaro sidelined, his allies are now vying to inherit his mantle ahead of the next year's elections, betting that his influence will continue to shape Brazil's political future.
—Júlia Dias Carneiro, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vying
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High-skilled workers will see income growth, while low-skill workers will be competing for a decreasing number of job openings.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The show gives Islanders from previous seasons of the dating show a second shot at love while competing in challenges for a chance at winning $100,000.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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In turn, Sagoo filed a motion to dismiss, contending that the IRS’ administrative assessments violated the Seventh Amendment.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spokeswoman Courtney Rice agreed with Lake, contending House Democrats overperformed among Latino voters during last year’s election.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Vying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vying. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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