contests 1 of 2

noun

Definition of contestsnext
plural of contest
1
as in rivalries
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another the eternal contest between the forces of good and the forces of evil

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as in tournaments
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize a contest for the gold medal in diving

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as in skirmishes
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups what mighty contests have been waged on trivial matters

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contests

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verb

present tense third-person singular of contest
as in challenges
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of vowed to contest the claim in court

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contests
  1. rivalries
  2. tournaments
  3. competitions
  4. events
  5. confrontations
Noun
  • The final week of the TGL regular season — Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4 — ties in some traditional geographic sports rivalries.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • These kind of rivalries and players push us to our 100% limit.
    Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of rivalries
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  • Without this licence, clubs won't be able to participate in regional and international tournaments.
    Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Also consider encouraging participation through multiplayer experiences, tournaments or collaborative missions, which add a layer of community interaction and competition, further driving engagement.
    Sergi Cerrato, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of tournaments
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  • The Dortmund winger has scored five goals and five assists in eight games across all competitions this season and would have been a logical candidate for a call-up.
    Manuel Veth, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The game features runways, competitions and environments inspired by real-world places, parties and events, like Klum’s famous Halloween party.
    Adriana Lee, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of competitions
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  • Indemnification As described by Cornell Law School, indemnification occurs when one party compensates another party for damages or losses that have occurred related to specific events.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And on November 15, right before the film’s official November 22 release, Target’s Jersey City store will be transformed into the ‘Land of Oz’ with a whole host of special events and giveaways.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of events
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  • Elsewhere, Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters continued to engage in clashes near the Lebanese border in the second day of direct ground confrontations.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Tuesday's debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance will be a decisive moment in a campaign notably short on such direct confrontations.
    NBC News, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2024
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