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contend for

VERB
ask
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal beg call for charge claim demand order petition plead request seek sue urge
STRONG
angle apply beseech bite bum command crave entreat hit hustle implore impose knock levy mooch pray promote requisition solicit supplicate touch
WEAK
file for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer deny disclaim give reply
STRONG
disapprove
WEAK
claim disinvite ignore insist repudiate tell
VERB
campaign
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barnstorm lobby politick stump
STRONG
agitate canvass contest crusade electioneer muckrake run tour
WEAK
go to grass roots hit the trail mend fences mudsling press the flesh ring doorbells run for shake hands and kiss babies solicit votes stand for whistle-stop

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Lauren Dickson and Pfeiffer Georgi will likely lead the women's team in the road race and Zoe Backstedt will be expected to contend for the rainbow bands in the time trial.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

The car lacked the pace to contend for points, but Ocon at least extracted more from the difficult weekend than Bearman.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

The Braves are off to a good start in 2026 as they lead the National League East with an 18-8 record and are a good bet to contend for the league pennant.

From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026

The Sparks are pushing to contend for a playoff spot this season after bringing back veteran forward Nneka Ogwumike and guards Ariel Atkins and Wheeler to build one of their deepest rosters in years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026

“Remember Odessa Permian? The Panthers and their legendary ‘Mojo Magic’ always contend for the title.”

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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