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ask v.
campaign v.

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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He had been expected to contend for three medals in the team sprint, individual sprint and keirin.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

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 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

And the Seahawks are now set to contend for years to come.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 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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