as in competitors
one who strives for the same thing as another
three contestants will compete on live TV for the cash prize
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Recent Examples of contestants
Since the show eliminated a rule prohibiting contestants from winning more than five consecutive games, 20 players have won 10 or more games in a row, including Jamie Ding, the current returning champion.
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Six contestants will be forced to stay awake for 48 hours while enduring intense and nonstop challenges.
—Scott Huver, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
Hernández’s introduction note among the MGI All Stars contestants highlighted her personal story of resilience and persistence.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
After some negotiating, four contestants — Ozzy, Joe, Tiffany and Jonathan — took the bet.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
This version of the global format housed the contestants together.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Several of the contestants later sued in California state court, and the case is ongoing.
—Irin Carmon, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
But contestants won’t be doing any relaxing.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
The show was in need of female contestants, Warren said.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Six contestants will be forced to stay awake for 48 hours while enduring intense and nonstop challenges.
—Scott Huver, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
Hernández’s introduction note among the MGI All Stars contestants highlighted her personal story of resilience and persistence.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
After some negotiating, four contestants — Ozzy, Joe, Tiffany and Jonathan — took the bet.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
This version of the global format housed the contestants together.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Several of the contestants later sued in California state court, and the case is ongoing.
—Irin Carmon, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
But contestants won’t be doing any relaxing.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
The show was in need of female contestants, Warren said.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestants
Noun
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When Beijing wishes to shape the outcome of a transaction, signal displeasure, or slow the advance of foreign competitors in strategic sectors, antitrust enforcement has proven an effective tool.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Chevy Bolt's electric hatchback has a huge advantage over some competitors as the least expensive new EV.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The bay colt won the Santa Anita Derby at Southern California's Santa Anita Park last month ahead of fellow Derby contenders Potente and Intrepido, who came in second and fourth, respectively.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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And when two legitimate Stanley Cup contenders meet, regardless of round, desperation tends to win out.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Contestants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestants. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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