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Recent Examples of competed
Sojic has also competed in multiple FIBA competitions with Serbia.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Hudson previously won a Division 4 NCA Collegiate Championship with Bridgewater State in 2021, and in recent years she's also competed in Miss Maine USA pageants, placing second at the 2024 event and coming in third place in 2025.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The Kenyan and Ethiopian both competed for Adidas in the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Athletes from across the region competed for critical qualifying points toward the World Bodysurfing Tour under excellent surf conditions.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The Texas Tech product is 6-foot-2, 218 pounds and competed 66% of his passes for 2,780 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions as a senior.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
More than 10 finalist teams competed in the challenge, presenting projects focused on issues such as recycling, tree canopy, and rising temperatures.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
All participants competed at the same time in the same space.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Djokovic hasn't competed since the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Hudson previously won a Division 4 NCA Collegiate Championship with Bridgewater State in 2021, and in recent years she's also competed in Miss Maine USA pageants, placing second at the 2024 event and coming in third place in 2025.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The Kenyan and Ethiopian both competed for Adidas in the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Athletes from across the region competed for critical qualifying points toward the World Bodysurfing Tour under excellent surf conditions.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The Texas Tech product is 6-foot-2, 218 pounds and competed 66% of his passes for 2,780 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions as a senior.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
More than 10 finalist teams competed in the challenge, presenting projects focused on issues such as recycling, tree canopy, and rising temperatures.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
All participants competed at the same time in the same space.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Djokovic hasn't competed since the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competed
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Marlins raced out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first thanks to Xavier Edwards’ RBI double and Liam Hicks’ two-run homer, an impressive drive that cut through a cold San Francisco night.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The war with Iran is now the second major conflict to demonstrate that the age of mass drone warfare has fully arrived — and with it, a fundamental shift in how conflicts are fought.—
Alexander Benard,
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Over 40 Illinois municipalities have since adopted these harmful policies, while many simultaneously fought to prevent social service providers from helping people survive and transition out of homelessness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The senior running back has battled injuries throughout much of spring camp.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Taylor battled substance abuse issues after leaving the NFL.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Two companies vied to tap Aspen’s wealth.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Three studios vied for the project, but Sony Pictures gets this baseball movie.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Competed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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