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rivalled

VERB

oppose; be a match for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emulate equal resemble

STRONG

amount approach approximate compete contend contest correspond match meet near partake tie touch

WEAK

bear comparison with come near to come up to compare with go after go for jockey for position measure up to rivalize scramble for seek to displace vie with

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect give up leave

WEAK

aid assist cooperate help support

Example Sentences

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Scientists believe it rivalled the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex in size, measuring around 40 feet long with a 20-inch sword-like crest on its head.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

She delivered an opening monologue that rivalled the Globe greats - Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler - roasting the A-list celebrities in the room.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

But the groundswell of support for the league is increasingly being rivalled by critical voices.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

He said her reign was unlikely to be rivalled.

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2022

It never quite rivalled those institutions, but this was still a significant step in the spread of learning in England.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin