the competition
noun
: a person or group that one is trying to succeed against : a person or group that one is competing with
He sized up the competition looking to see who his toughest opponent would likely be.
Don't let the competition know our trade secrets.
In my opinion, this restaurant has no competition. It's so much better that all the others.
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For sure there is that extra motivation of how the competition is coming to the end.
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The field of 36 teams will continue to be whittled down as the competition heats up, making every routine crucial.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Of course, the competition heats up in more ways than one, all building to an avalanche of secrets that threatens to bury them all.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Heaps admitted that the competition and the increased earning potential of playing in Europe could persuade more to cross the Atlantic.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The field of 36 teams will continue to be whittled down as the competition heats up, making every routine crucial.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Of course, the competition heats up in more ways than one, all building to an avalanche of secrets that threatens to bury them all.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Heaps admitted that the competition and the increased earning potential of playing in Europe could persuade more to cross the Atlantic.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the competition
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“The competition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20competition. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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