Synonyms for

Racing

Verb / ˈreɪsɪŋ / Another word for racing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the sport of engaging in a race

Synonyms & similar words

peltalong speed hie bucketalong rush rushalong beltalong steponit cannonballalong run linger hotfoot race hasten competition contest running sprinting dash speeding driving motorsport cycling marathon triathlon flying skiing skating swimming rowing canoeing

Synonyms by register

Formal

competing contesting speeding

Informal

speeding going for it gunning it

Literary

hastening careering

Antonyms

standing crawling walking strolling loitering idling

Common collocations

  • car racing
  • horse racing
  • boat racing
  • racing driver
  • racing car
  • racing against time
  • a close race

Word family

noun race
verb race
adjective racing
adverb rapidly

Usage note

The word 'racing' primarily refers to competing in a contest of speed. It can also be used informally to describe moving very quickly.

Example sentences

  1. The race car driver was excited to start racing.
  2. We went to the horse racing track to watch the horses run.
  3. The athletes were training hard for the upcoming racing competition.
  4. He won the cycling race by racing faster than his opponents.
  5. She was nervous before the swimming race, but she ended up winning by racing as fast as she could.

Quotes

  • The winner ain't the one with the fastest car, it's the one who refuses to lose. - Dale Earnhardt
  • To finish first, you must first finish. - Rick Mears
  • The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose. - Ernie Banks

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