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variants
or rivalling
as in competing
to engage in a contest
two longtime friends who have rivaled for the same things at every stage of their lives
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Recent Examples of rivaling
Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
According to the Philadelphia Visitor Center, about 4 million people visit the steps each year — rivaling the nearby Liberty Bell in annual foot traffic.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
An analysis of fossil jaws belonging to octopuses that lived between 100 million and 72 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period, shows that these creatures may have been the largest animals in the sea and smart to boot, rivaling sharks and marine reptiles in their powers of predation.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are rivaling the New York Mets in more ways than one.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood was considered one of the best music scenes in the South, rivaling Memphis’s Beale Street and New Orleans’s Bourbon Street, with packed nightclubs blaring jazz, soul, R&B, and blues lining the strip.
—Spin Team, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
This provides the alloy with much improved corrosion resistance, even rivalling stainless steel.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The adjoining dining room isn’t just a place to eat but a grand stage for culinary theatrics—its scale rivaling that of a banquet hall in a boutique hotel.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
However, all these new options announced at GDC show Google wants to become a powerhouse in PC gaming, rivaling other storefronts.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
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Architecture & Archaeology The Mundo Maya region has arguably the most impressive archaeological sites in all of the world, rivaling even the awe-inspiring pyramids of Egypt.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
According to the Philadelphia Visitor Center, about 4 million people visit the steps each year — rivaling the nearby Liberty Bell in annual foot traffic.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
An analysis of fossil jaws belonging to octopuses that lived between 100 million and 72 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period, shows that these creatures may have been the largest animals in the sea and smart to boot, rivaling sharks and marine reptiles in their powers of predation.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are rivaling the New York Mets in more ways than one.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood was considered one of the best music scenes in the South, rivaling Memphis’s Beale Street and New Orleans’s Bourbon Street, with packed nightclubs blaring jazz, soul, R&B, and blues lining the strip.
—Spin Team, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
This provides the alloy with much improved corrosion resistance, even rivalling stainless steel.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The adjoining dining room isn’t just a place to eat but a grand stage for culinary theatrics—its scale rivaling that of a banquet hall in a boutique hotel.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
However, all these new options announced at GDC show Google wants to become a powerhouse in PC gaming, rivaling other storefronts.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rivaling
Adjective
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Republicans punching above their weight Republican candidates, meanwhile, are remaining competitive despite far lower spending.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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That said, Chelsea did remain competitive and relatively organised, certainly more so than in many of the other games this season in which they have been reduced to 10 men.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But after years of competing for a full gambling license, the operation has all the hallmarks of a Las Vegas-style casino.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The storytelling is wonky, given the film’s competing needs to be Miranda-blunt about the modern magazine business while pairing marvelously with a glass of rosé.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And since bond yields (rates) move in the opposite direction as prices, yields have been pushing higher.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the opposite end, the foredeck is equipped with a huge sunpad.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Talma, a 6-foot, 175-pounder has track speed and is part of the Hornets state-championship contending 400-meter relay team.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand flared twice last year over contending claims to territory along their shared border.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Throughout the ballpark, Padres jerseys far outnumbered those worn in support of the opposing Arizona Diamondbacks.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plays in the opposing offenses’ backfield, attacking style, team captain, really impactful player.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
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