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as in competing
to engage in a contest
just how many candidates are racing for the senatorial seat this year?
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as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
was racing around trying to get everything done before her big trip to India
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as in running
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racing
Verb
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The need to innovate quickly, for instance, often puts departments under immense pressure, leading to competing priorities.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Guys were out there competing their ass off trying to get a win.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That means no running water, electricity, technology, or supermarkets.—
Megan Margulies,
Outside Online,
16 July 2025
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Singletary will be a backup with the 14th-highest running back cap hit ($6.3 million) in the league this season.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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The path is similar this time around, and Tampa Bay is coming off a resounding 40-17 victory over the playoff-contending Los Angeles Chargers.—
Associated Pess,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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So what’s driving the need for these changes?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By forcing his posts to the top of feeds, elevating like-minded voices, and driving critics off the platform, Musk revealed the raw power of ownership.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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India is one the world’s fastest growing aviation markets with a fleet size of over 800 aircraft and annual traffic of 240 million passengers.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Advanced fleet management platforms can empower not only fleet owners but also independent fleet and telematics service providers to build advanced fleet digitalization applications, across sectors and countries.—
Aliaksandr Kuushynau,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Staying hydrated is crucial in hot weather, and adding a bit of salt to water can help prevent rapid fluid loss.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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As the Ukraine war progresses, the U.S. government is understanding the power of rapid prototyping and experimental focus to improve and innovate on physical AI capabilities.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Also, likely aiding in the suspect's speedy apprehension, according to Bumgarner, were the FBI-style protocols soldiers are trained to follow, including quick evacuation, barricading if escape is not possible, and taking swift action to curb imminent danger.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The speedy identification of cases can affect whether a person is eligible for post-exposure treatments, too, which can limit the severity of the disease and sometimes prevent illness altogether.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racing. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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