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Competing

Verb / kʌˈmpi:tɪŋ / Another word for competing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to strive or vie for a goal or advantage

Synonyms & similar words

contend compete vie rivaling contending battling challenging fighting jockeying vying matching emulating opposing confronting engaging

Synonyms by register

Formal

contending rivaling vying clashing

Informal

going head-to-head battling it out in the running up against

Literary

jostling grappling striving

Antonyms

cooperating collaborating uniting joining assisting aiding harmonizing

Common collocations

  • competing interests
  • competing demands
  • competing products
  • competing firms
  • competing for
  • competing against
  • competing in

Word family

noun competition
verb compete
adjective competitive
adverb competitively

Usage note

The word 'competing' often implies a struggle for a prize, advantage, or dominance. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but the specific synonyms chosen should reflect the desired register.

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Example sentences

  1. The athletes are competing for the gold medal.
  2. I am competing against my friend in a race.
  3. The two companies are competing for customers.
  4. The teams are competing in the championship game.
  5. She is competing to win the science fair.

Quotes

  • Competition is always a good thing. It forces us to do our best. - Nancy Pearcey
  • I think competition is very healthy. It's what makes one strive to be better. - Christine Lahti
  • The only way to be the best at something is to be the best you can be at competing. - Eddie Johnson

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