competitor
noun
a person, team, company, etc., that competes; rival.
competitors
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pluralof competitor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The only way to prompt reform in higher education is to fund new, innovative competitors in the field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
In the biggest Top Fuel championships, drivers race for themselves and earn points based on how they perform against their competitors.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The latest reported move comes as Musk’s companies seek to accelerate in the race against technology competitors to dominate in the AI industry.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
The unions said Micron's one-off payment offer last month was insufficient and "clearly lagging behind" its competitors.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
“So, Haymitch, what do you think of the Games having one hundred percent more competitors than usual?” asks Caesar.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
