Definitions

race

[reys] / reɪs /

NOUN

pursuit; running, speeding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chase competition contention contest course event marathon match relay run sprint

STRONG

clash clip dash engagement go meet rivalry rush scurry spurt

NOUN

group of persons related by common descent

Synonyms

STRONG

blood clan family folk house kin kindred kinfolk line lineage people stock tribe

WEAK

offspring progeny seed

NOUN

stream, river

Synonyms

STRONGEST

run

STRONG

branch brook creek duct gill raceway rill rivulet runnel sluice tide

WEAK

rindle

VERB

run, speed in competition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bolt chase compete contest dart dash fly gallop hurry hustle rush scamper scramble shoot sprint tear

STRONG

boil bustle career course fling haste hasten hie lash outstrip post pursue scud scuttle skim spurt swoop whisk wing

WEAK

plunge ahead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dally dawdle delay procrastinate slow stay wait walk

Example Sentences

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“The race to build AI infrastructure has created urgent demand for providers who can deliver at speed without sacrificing reliability,” says Ross Laser, Magnetar’s president and co-founder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It is now the second-most-valuable Al company in a three-way IPO race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Steve Hilton, a former top adviser to ex-UK Prime Minister David Cameron and a former Fox News host, will advance as one of two candidates in the race for California governor, US media outlets project.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

With about 18 million ballots counted, Sanchez was ahead by just 20,000 votes and the race was still much too close to call.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

We all had left Ophir according to the times we got there, also our places in the race.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

race

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