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vying

[vahy-ing] / ˈvaɪ ɪŋ /

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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It’s clearly vying to be shelved alongside the sententious Stoic self-help books that have become trendy among seekers of meme-able ancient wisdom in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The movies vying for our attention this summer have big names and budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In the San Fernando Valley’s District 3, Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan were leading the field of three candidates vying for the seat being vacated by Bob Blumenfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Uncapped seamer Sonny Baker is also in the 12, possibly vying with Gus Atkinson for the final spot in the team.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Different groups vying for power would come after my people to get them to fight for one side or another, and chaos reigned.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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