as in competing
having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others
I am admittedly competitive when it comes to board games.
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Recent Examples of competitive
The Heat shot just 2 of 11 (18.2 percent) from the field and 1 of 6 (16.7 percent) on threes in the second overtime, as the fatigue of a long and competitive game appeared to catch up to Miami.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, some brands opted for a more competitive approach, offering natural alternatives to drugs — think Lemme’s GLP-1 Daily, $90; Arrae’s MB-1, $65; Kind Patches GLP-1 Patches, $15; Pendulum’s GLP-1 Probiotic, $64, and Veracity’s Metabolism Ignite, $75.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
In fact, the veteran third baseman has quite a competitive market.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
This begs the question: How does a $600 million-a-year industry survive a $300 million-a-year financial burden when competitive plants across state lines do not have this burden?
—Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, some brands opted for a more competitive approach, offering natural alternatives to drugs — think Lemme’s GLP-1 Daily, $90; Arrae’s MB-1, $65; Kind Patches GLP-1 Patches, $15; Pendulum’s GLP-1 Probiotic, $64, and Veracity’s Metabolism Ignite, $75.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
In fact, the veteran third baseman has quite a competitive market.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
This begs the question: How does a $600 million-a-year industry survive a $300 million-a-year financial burden when competitive plants across state lines do not have this burden?
—Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
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Employees sometimes resent being affiliated with the larger department because of its sprawling, competing and sometimes politically charged activities.Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
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Having an affordable and competing way to watch movies at home has changed some moviegoers’ habits.Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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When deciding to purchase a franchise, conduct diligent research.Michael McFall, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Weather gossip filled his incoming mail with friends, like James Madison and Ezra Stiles, who sent diligent reports.Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Back then, even Southern California, so far from the action, managed to profit from the gold fields up north, from selling cattle to feed the hungry prospectors.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Vibe Check: Pistons ‘still hungry’ amid turnaround The surging … Detroit Pistons?Jason Jones, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Take London, which was a clear hotspot (and will continue to be, for some time): Mandarin Oriental opened its second spot in the capital, barely minutes in a limo from its existing Knightsbridge perch, while Maybourne’s soon-to-be aggressive expansion was teed up by the arrival of the sleek Emory.Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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The state has been one of the most aggressive collectors of income taxes paid based on the number of workdays high earners spend there.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The attack, which left him in serious but stable condition after a five-hour surgery, was reportedly politically motivated, with authorities charging a suspect who acted alone.Michael D. Carroll AND Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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As the Supreme Court concluded in its July 1 immunity ruling, a criminal prosecution may not be based on formally legitimate presidential acts even if the prosecutor may be correct that those acts are corruptly motivated.The Editors, National Review, 15 Jan. 2025
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Temecula Valley is a dynamic wine region with a growing reputation for quality and diversity.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The dynamic beach and dune habitats there are home to a whopping 370 different bird species, from migratory waterfowl to shorebirds to raptors.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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