Competition
Competition noun - A competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize.
Players and competition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Players" instead a noun "Competition".
Players
Competition and players are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Competition" instead a noun "Players".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Each football team consists of anywhere from 40 to 80 players, depending on the level of competition.
Source: Useful Notes / American Football -
This is not uncommon in Spain, where competition for the first team roster is extremely intense and non-EU youth players need time to adapt.
Source: Manga / Captain Tsubasa - Crucially, however, this competition is not endorsed by the rules and exists primarily in the players' heads.
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