Definitions

competition

[kom-pi-tish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pɪˈtɪʃ ən /

NOUN

contest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

championship clash event fight game match meeting race rivalry sport struggle tournament trial

STRONG

antagonism bout candidacy contention controversy counteraction emulation encounter engagement jungle matchup opposition puzzle quiz racing run strife striving tilt tug-of-war warfare

WEAK

athletic event concours do-or-die dog-eat-dog go for it go for the gold horse race one-on-one one-upping pairing off rat race

Antonyms

STRONGEST

peace

STRONG

accord agreement harmony surrender sympathy

Example Sentences

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Competition between OpenAI and Anthropic, the two most prominent artificial intelligence start-ups, is intensifying as they race to expand relationships with major financial institutions.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Competition from streaming platforms has cut into network TV ratings and ad revenue, putting a squeeze on costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Competition from Vuroi and Alo Yoga has increased and weighed on sales.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Competition within China is intense, with dozens of manufacturers engaged in aggressive price wars and rapid product cycles.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Competition for the favors of academia, industry, and government was more intense, the qualifications of the judges higher, and the standards of success more exacting than before.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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