Competition
Competition noun - A competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize.
Vying and competition are semantically related in rivalry topic. In some cases you can use "Vying" instead a noun "Competition".
Vying
Competition and vying are semantically related in rivalry topic. You can use "Competition" instead a noun "Vying".
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- The Odyssey: When Odysseus returns to Ithaca, he orchestrates an archery competition for the suitors that have been vying for his wife's hand while he was away.
Source: Not Just a Tournament -
He ends up missing the big skateboard competition he's been vying to attend, because he accidentally boarded a train headed for Dumbcluck, Egypt.
Source: Series / Roundhouse -
Daphne has always been as close to an adopted daughter to Martin as it is possible to be, and responds to this new competition by furiously vying with Claire for Martin's attention.
Source: Sibling Rivalry
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