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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a competition between two fierce football rivals
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as in contestant
one who strives for the same thing as another
tried to analyze his major competition in the tennis tournament
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the intense competition for bragging rights to being the city's best French restaurant
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Recent Examples of competition
In any case, this year’s competition is (Sasha) fierce!
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Lori Majewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Some sports seem intent on consolidating seasons or shortening games while others are adding inventory or fostering spin-off competitions.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Howe’s men will share the club record of nine consecutive victories across all competitions with Kevin Keegan’s vintage (May to September 1994) and Rafa Benitez’s Championship-winning side (September to November 2016).
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Making better use of A.I., Mr. Burns said, is crucial to the U.S. competition with China.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Lori Majewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Some sports seem intent on consolidating seasons or shortening games while others are adding inventory or fostering spin-off competitions.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Howe’s men will share the club record of nine consecutive victories across all competitions with Kevin Keegan’s vintage (May to September 1994) and Rafa Benitez’s Championship-winning side (September to November 2016).
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Making better use of A.I., Mr. Burns said, is crucial to the U.S. competition with China.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competition
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This obsession has become his top priority, guiding him in organizing his practice and tournament schedule for the upcoming year.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Screenshot: Richard Lawler / The Verge The update also expands the Sports app’s soccer coverage with the addition of the UK’s FA Cup, EFL Championship, and League Cup tournaments.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 Jan. 2025
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After serving as a mentor to contestants on American Idol last year, Jelly Roll is taking a more prominent position on the series.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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Grade it below, then vote for your favorite of the night’s contestants.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
3 Feb. 2025
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Gleason also was a key player on the floor in Friday night’s rivalry game.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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That’ll add some fuel to the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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The event is characterized as a huge success and falls nicely into a calendar of public and fundraising events that help attract visitors, donations and awareness to the growing zoo.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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Before the events of the 2023 World Cup final trophy presentation and the scandal over Rubiales’ behaviour not just on that day but since, Hermoso was one of the most important faces of the professionalisation of the women’s game in her homeland.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Both competitors wondered out loud to producers if they were being played by the other.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Charter, Comcast and other legacy cable giants face increasing competition from YouTube and other streaming-era competitors and the decline of traditional TV to reach and retain video viewers.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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Her non-exhaustive account of the battle for equal rights in America includes more than one hundred laws, court rulings, murders, assassinations, books, films, protests, and riots.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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That may be the battle in your head as the Pisces moon aggravates Jupiter.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs won the game, 32-29, and many fans expressed outrage over multiple calls that benefited Kansas City during the game.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Sky were the worst 3-point shooting team in the league, taking 14.9 attempts behind the arc per game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Faiz Shakir, the former presidential campaign manager for Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2020 effort was also a contender.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Pitchers as reliable as Cease seldom get traded by a playoff contender going into a season.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Competition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competition. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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