racing

noun

rac·​ing ˈrā-siŋ How to pronounce racing (audio)
: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races

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Staff layoffs, a production halt, the resignation of CEO Stefan Pierer, MV Agusta's sale, and scaling back in its factory racing programs all followed as a result. New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025 Muniz's journey from the television screen to the racing circuit has been watched closely by entertainment and sports fans. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025 Jeff: Superspeedway racing has always been a bit of a game of chance. Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025 But racing is not about maintaining this all-out speed along a straight line. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for racing

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of racing was in 1630

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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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