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Recent Examples of compete
This marks the show’s first time competing in the full-length variety talk category after previously entering in short form fields.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Eventually, some programs may decide that trying to compete isn't worth the expense, said Sam Ehrlich, a professor at Boise State University who tracks college sports litigation.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Every male in the crowd competes to align their tails with the lone female red-sided garter snake for a chance at copulation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But here in New York, baseball as a mirror of society commences, commences with the rollout of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto competing crosstown — this year and for many seasons to come.
—Greg Marotta, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Eventually, some programs may decide that trying to compete isn't worth the expense, said Sam Ehrlich, a professor at Boise State University who tracks college sports litigation.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Every male in the crowd competes to align their tails with the lone female red-sided garter snake for a chance at copulation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But here in New York, baseball as a mirror of society commences, commences with the rollout of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto competing crosstown — this year and for many seasons to come.
—Greg Marotta, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compete
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Newsmax also contended that what Kelly said was protected opinion.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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The pro-Trump side contends that Barrett’s facial expression and body language connote hostility, though such an interpretation is, at best, in the eye of the beholder.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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And while some characters will be navigating the hierarchy and rules of high school, others will be racing from a dark past.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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Other notable names will be racing alongside McLaughlin-Levrone, such as Dalilah Muhammad, the former world record holder in the 400-meter hurdles.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lansky fought attempts by the Israeli Interior Ministry to oust him from the country as an undesirable.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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While there is no vaccine to prevent the common cold nor a specific medicine to cure it, there are ways to manage your symptoms while your body fights the illness.—
Lauren Schlanger,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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In the short distance category, 2000-meter world record holder and 1500-meter Olympic silver medalist Jessica Hull will battle 800-meter world champion Mary Moraa and 1500-meter American record holder Nikki Hiltz.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the sequel, Cruise’s Maverick confides in Iceman, who is battling a terminal disease, about whether to send his protégé Rooster (Miles Teller) on a potentially fatal mission.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compete. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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