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contender

noun as in competitor

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They are serious contenders for a Southern Section Division 1 playoff berth even though some people still can’t figure out how they keep winning.

Four days ago, head coach Derek McInnes said it would be "stupid" to suggest Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts are title contenders after just six matches.

From BBC

Mercedes' George Russell stole the spotlight from the title contenders with a stunning pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix.

From BBC

It is not expected that Aston Martin will be contenders for pole position.

From BBC

Nacua has 42 catches for 503 yards — both league highs — and one touchdown catch for a Rams team that is living up to billing as a Super Bowl contender.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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