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contend for

VERB

ask

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal beg call for charge claim demand order petition plead request seek sue urge

STRONG

angle apply beseech bite bum command crave entreat hit hustle implore impose knock levy mooch pray promote requisition solicit supplicate touch

WEAK

file for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer deny disclaim give reply

STRONG

disapprove

WEAK

claim disinvite ignore insist repudiate tell

VERB

campaign

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barnstorm lobby politick stump

STRONG

agitate canvass contest crusade electioneer muckrake run tour

WEAK

go to grass roots hit the trail mend fences mudsling press the flesh ring doorbells run for shake hands and kiss babies solicit votes stand for whistle-stop

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Three or more horses could contend for favorite status, but all California horses are long shots entering Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Newsom was just one of dozens of American legislators and governors in attendance – including some Democrats, like the Californian, who may contend for their party's 2028 presidential nomination.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

And the Seahawks are now set to contend for years to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Pep Guardiola is confident Manchester City will contend for the Premier League title if Rodri can rediscover his best form after returning from injury.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

Should he let Boobie play— even if it meant the risk of further injury—because it was the only way he could still contend for a major-college scholarship?

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

contend for

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