as in competing
to engage in a contest
vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Recent Examples of vying
Sha’Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Gabby Thomas and more will be vying for spots on the Olympic team come 2028.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
This year, Jump Source, the duo composed of two of Montreal’s finest producers, Francis Latreille (aka Priori) and Patrick Holland (aka Project Pablo), are vying for the crown with their stellar debut album, Fold.
—Reid Bg, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Two former Porter County deputy prosecutors, Harry Peterson and Andrew Bennett, are vying for the opportunity to run on the Republican ticket in the general election against Democratic incumbent Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann, who is seeking reelection.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
For governor alone, there are 7 Democrats and 8 Republicans vying to become their party's candidate ahead of November's midterms.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Third-year pro Walter Rouse will be vying for a spot, and so will Leigh.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Between Delane, veteran signee Kader Kohou and fourth-rounder Jadon Canady all vying for time in the slot, Chamarri Conner could be free to turn his focus to a traditional safety role, especially with Bryan Cook no longer in the building.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The eight-episode season will be entered for outstanding comedy series, with 15 cast members vying in the supporting actor and actress races and four additional performers submitted in guest acting categories.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Yee was vying to be the first woman to hold the state’s highest office.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
This year, Jump Source, the duo composed of two of Montreal’s finest producers, Francis Latreille (aka Priori) and Patrick Holland (aka Project Pablo), are vying for the crown with their stellar debut album, Fold.
—Reid Bg, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Two former Porter County deputy prosecutors, Harry Peterson and Andrew Bennett, are vying for the opportunity to run on the Republican ticket in the general election against Democratic incumbent Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann, who is seeking reelection.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
For governor alone, there are 7 Democrats and 8 Republicans vying to become their party's candidate ahead of November's midterms.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Third-year pro Walter Rouse will be vying for a spot, and so will Leigh.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Between Delane, veteran signee Kader Kohou and fourth-rounder Jadon Canady all vying for time in the slot, Chamarri Conner could be free to turn his focus to a traditional safety role, especially with Bryan Cook no longer in the building.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The eight-episode season will be entered for outstanding comedy series, with 15 cast members vying in the supporting actor and actress races and four additional performers submitted in guest acting categories.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Yee was vying to be the first woman to hold the state’s highest office.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vying
competing
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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
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“Vying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vying. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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