racing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of racingnext
as in running

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racing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of race
1
as in competing
to engage in a contest just how many candidates are racing for the senatorial seat this year?

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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racing
  1. running
  2. competing
  3. contending
  4. driving
  5. flying
  6. fleet
  7. rapid
  8. speedy
Adjective
  • Fields was a greater running threat than Wilson, but Pittsburgh’s ground game hasn’t taken a notable step back since the quarterback switch.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Now at 16, his rise as one of the state’s best 8-man running backs has offered him not only opportunities to play in front of college programs, but also the freedom to grow socially.
    BENJAMIN ROYER, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of running
Verb
  • Balancing power amid competing external interests magnifies Turkey’s dilemma.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The airline claims that together the carriers’ will be a much stronger force on the West Coast, especially when competing with the Big Three — American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.
    Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of competing
Verb
  • Their interest points to a possible bidding war between the two American League East rivals, as well as several other contending teams, for the 30-year-old right-hander.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • He was traded to a contending Philadelphia 76ers club led by the All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of contending
Verb
  • Efficient logistics and supply chain management are critical to driving profitability and maintaining competitiveness in a global market.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of driving
Adjective
  • Some of these mysterious flying objects are suspected to be drones.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Singh added there is no evidence the mysterious flying objects are linked to a foreign entity or are the work of an adversary.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of flying
Adjective
  • With this in mind, fleet electrification represents not only technological change but also an opportunity to digitally transform an industry that has seen modest evolution over the past 50 years.
    Charlie Jardine, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • More:Fain letter urges UAW Stellantis members to be ready to OK strike More:GM reports 2.2% US sales dip in 3rd quarter, cites lower fleet demand Contact Jamie L. LaReau: jlareau@freepress.com.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of fleet
Adjective
  • The facts: Shortness of breath, fatigue throughout the day, chest tightness, and a rapid heartbeat are all indications of a potential cardiovascular issue.
    Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the rapid decline of the once-mighty bundle, the traditional ESPN TV model is still a massive moneymaker for Disney.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of rapid
Adjective
  • The speediest of its four crossings so far to New York took 17 days, and just 15 days on the return trip to Saint-Malo.
    Brooke Seipel, Fortune Europe, 4 Dec. 2024
  • But in September, Lenox, the public defender, argued that Naresh Bhatt was still entitled to a speedy trial on the count of concealing a dead body.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of speedy
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