vied

VERB

compete

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contend strive

STRONG

buck challenge contest counter match oppose pit play push rival struggle sweat

WEAK

be rivals go for go for broke go for the gold go for the jugular jockey for position play off scramble for

Antonyms

STRONG

agree aid assist help support

Example Sentences

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Paired side-by-side in the “Neapolitan” dance in the ballroom episode, they vied in friendly competition for the most vertiginous turns and the most airborne jumps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Both studios vied for his attention, time and output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

According to Tokyo's metropolitan government, some 108,000 people vied to get one of the 4,400 slots available for one last look at the zoo's beloved pandas.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Many clients who spoke to The Times said that among the partners, Yaghoubtil in particular vied hard to get their business.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

Every second a greater relief vied with a greater disappointment inside me.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss