as in contestant
one who strives for the same thing as another
the competitors for this prestigious science award come from the best high schools in the country
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Recent Examples of competitor
In sharp contrast, Nike’s longtime competitor Adidas has rebounded after its struggles, following the appointment of new CEO Bjørn Gulden.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Apple AirPods Pro 2 After testing wireless earbuds for more than 400 hours, these Apple AirPods Pro knocked out every other competitor because of their impressive sound quality, background noise cancellation, and super-easy pairing process with iOS devices.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Many competitors use solely metal or wood, both of which won’t last the test of time, this shed is made with thick steel plates that won’t rust or rot.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
The notion that China and Russia are just competitors is quaint but wrong.
—Michael Miklaucic, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Apple AirPods Pro 2 After testing wireless earbuds for more than 400 hours, these Apple AirPods Pro knocked out every other competitor because of their impressive sound quality, background noise cancellation, and super-easy pairing process with iOS devices.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Many competitors use solely metal or wood, both of which won’t last the test of time, this shed is made with thick steel plates that won’t rust or rot.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
The notion that China and Russia are just competitors is quaint but wrong.
—Michael Miklaucic, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor
Noun
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While viewers might assume contestants and judges freely explore their filming locations, the reality is quite different.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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The public’s invited to come and gaze at 25 tanks’ worth of koi contestants, learn about the hobby of keeping koi and see the judges in action.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Still, the Democratic contenders notched a symbolic victory when Valimont carried Escambia County — a longtime GOP stronghold in presidential elections — a rare blue dot in the ruby-red district.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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This will start to suss out some of the early contenders.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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In at least one case, the governor has viewed an open presidential post as an opportunity to move a rival out of Tallahassee.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Thunder have thrived against their conference rivals, posting a 36-13 mark.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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