vied

VERB

compete

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contend strive

STRONG

buck challenge contest counter match oppose pit play push rival struggle sweat

WEAK

be rivals go for go for broke go for the gold go for the jugular jockey for position play off scramble for

Antonyms

STRONG

agree aid assist help support

Example Sentences

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The race seems somewhat reminiscent of the 2003 recall election when 135 candidates vied to replace then-Gov.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The PR consultant vied for the job of White House spokesperson for Trump's second term, but the president ultimately picked long-time loyalist Karoline Leavitt.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Both studios vied for his attention, time and output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

According to Tokyo's metropolitan government, some 108,000 people vied to get one of the 4,400 slots available for one last look at the zoo's beloved pandas.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

The pack of characters vied for the lead, throwing obstacles and running through one another while invincible.

From "George" by Alex Gino