competed

VERB

go up against in contest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle challenge clash contend contest face fight play spar try vie wrestle

STRONG

attempt bandy bid collide emulate encounter essay fence grapple joust oppose rival strive struggle tilt tussle

WEAK

be in the running cope with go after go for go for broke go for the gold in the hunt jockey for position lock horns match strength match wits participate in pit oneself against run for scramble for seek prize take on take part

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree give up make peace retreat surrender

STRONG

aid assist forget help let go release support yield

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competed

They competed against four other pairs of contestants racing from Mexico City down to Ushuaia in Argentina.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

The mother and son competed on Race Across The World because Gardiner wanted to experience a travel adventure with Sam, who had ADHD.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Drivers completed two practice sessions early Saturday to learn the course for the first time and competed for pole position in the afternoon during qualifying laps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

The 32-year-old has competed on 15 seasons of the popular reality dance show.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Her master had been a terror, Sybil told Cora, a tobacco man who competed with the neighboring planters every year over the biggest crop.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead