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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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Vying for a seventh World Cup appearance, the Ticos came in needing to gain ground after draws with Nicaragua and Haiti but their aggressive approach went unrewarded.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

Vying for the nomination on Tuesday are former state representative Becky Edwards, businessman and former state party chairman Bruce Hough, and attorney and former Stewart aide Celeste Maloy.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

Vying for the prize, the teen singers reveal wacky eccentricities.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2023

Vying for attention is another central bank with a dilemma on the other side of the world.

From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2022

Vying with him in an almost jealous rivalry to appear by the Master's side, stood the beautiful Alcibiades.

From Historical Miniatures by Strindberg, August

vying

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