vying

[vahy-ing] / ˈvaɪ ɪŋ /

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comparative adj.
competitive adj.
rival adj.

ADJECTIVE

comparative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

provisional

STRONG

approaching contingent correlative equivalent like parallel relative

WEAK

allusive analogous by comparison comparable conditional connected contrastive corresponding in proportion matching metaphorical near not absolute not positive qualified related restricted rivaling similar with reservation

Antonyms

STRONG

different dissimilar separate unequal unlike

ADJECTIVE

competitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive ambitious competing cutthroat

WEAK

antagonistic at odds combative dog-eat-dog emulous killer killer instinct opposing rival streetwise

Antonyms

WEAK

noncompetitive unambitious

ADJECTIVE

rival

Synonyms

STRONGEST

competing

STRONG

battling combatant combating conflicting contending contesting cutthroat disputing emulating equal opposed striving

WEAK

competitive emulous

Antonyms

WEAK

assisting associate supporting

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Startups including Archer, Beta Technologies and Joby Aviation are vying to be the first company to successfully bring flying taxis to the masses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

The companies are also vying for physical infrastructure that would enable their aircraft to take off and land in crowded areas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

We discuss the likely contenders vying to succeed Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Vance, Douglas Burgum, Pam Bondi‍—who were then all vying for the vice presidency or the Cabinet.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

In the 1700s, France, England, Austria, Prussia, Spain, the Netherlands, and other countries were vying for power.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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