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as in competition
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the eternal contest between the forces of good and the forces of evil
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2
as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a contest for the gold medal in diving
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as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
what mighty contests have been waged on trivial matters
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as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
vowed to contest the claim in court
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Recent Examples of contest
Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
Plus, there will be a chicken wings eating contest and a burger eating contest.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Billy and Tina's move was heavily contested with many stars, including Cher, speaking out in hopes that L.A. Mayor Karen Bass would allow the elephants to retire to a sanctuary instead of moving to a new zoo.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Charlie Thurlow had five goals and two assists, while Luke Renzi added four goals as No. 7 Manchester-Essex (15-4) cruised to a 17-4 win over No. 26 East Bridgewater in a Div. 4 first-round contest.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
Plus, there will be a chicken wings eating contest and a burger eating contest.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Verb
The same rights American citizens have to contest government actions against them in court extend to undocumented immigrants facing detention and deportation.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Billy and Tina's move was heavily contested with many stars, including Cher, speaking out in hopes that L.A. Mayor Karen Bass would allow the elephants to retire to a sanctuary instead of moving to a new zoo.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contest
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How To Grow And Care For Sunflowers Potatoes Both potatoes and sunflowers are heavy feeders with deep roots, which puts them in direct competition.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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For Case, the Welsh race in mid-May was her first big competition since the summer of 2022: the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run in Colorado.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Who better than the 18-time major champion himself to discuss what McIlroy's absence means to him as the organizer of the tournament?—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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What if Ronaldo inks a contract with a team just for the duration of the tournament?—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Nuñez warned that more skirmishes could occur on Sunday as PSG will parade on the Champs-Élysées before celebrating the title with their fans at the Parc des Princes stadium.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Thailand and Cambodia have a long history of land disputes, though Thailand said after the short skirmish that the situation had been resolved.—
DAVID RISING,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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In creative domains, AI is generating art, music, and literature that challenges our assumptions about human uniqueness while simultaneously expanding the boundaries of aesthetic experience.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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All of those changes are being challenged in court.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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This is also a historic rivalry, so that's why so many people are tuning in.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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How can the club improve its image around the world, where international fans are less concerned with local rivalries?—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Parades; live entertainment; food, drink and merchandise vendors; community resources; and family-friendly activities are central to all of these events.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), one of the oldest and most prestigious annual global spirit judging events, just released the results for their 2025 event.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Fires and recovery Crews battle fire burning in Pala, evacuations underway in northern San Diego County.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Recently, a German court quietly ended a landmark legal battle that had spanned nearly a decade.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Inside the car were three people identified as Yasmin Cobb, 18, Josiah Sneed, 21 and Clifton Ray Foster Jr., 25, who all have Texas addresses listed on their arrest reports All three were detained and taken to the HSI office for questioning.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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On Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 shots are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a move immediately questioned by several public health experts.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Contest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contest. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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