Synonyms of vie

vie

verb

ˈvī 

as in to compete

to engage in a contest

vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compete
• contend
• race
• fight
• rival
• battle
• face off
• play
• jostle
• engage
• challenge
• maneuver
• go out
• try out
• jockey
• work
• train

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vie

At the start of their final homestand, and with the Twins still vying for the final American League playoff spot, Correa said not everybody was playing with urgency, particularly several younger players. —Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

Fine and Weil are vying to replace Mike Waltz, who resigned to become Trump’s national security adviser — and has become embroiled in the scandal in Washington over military plans accidentally shared in a chat group with a magazine journalist. —Sophia Bailly, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025

Myrie is one of 10 candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. —Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025

Listen to this article On the matter of whether Naperville should sign an early contract extension with its current electricity provider, the eight candidates vying for Naperville City Council share a similar sentiment: energy procurement isn’t something the city should rush. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025