vying

[vahy-ing]

adjective

1. competing; contending.

   All vying swimmers come to the judge's desk.

verb

1. present participle of vie.

vying

/ ˈvaɪɪŋ /

verb

1. the present participle of vie

adjective

1. competing

   two vying patriarchs

Other Word Forms

• vyingly adverb
• unvying adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vying¹

vie + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Palisades, which reached the City Division I final last season but is vying for the Open Division this fall, led 21-7 at halftime.

From Los Angeles Times

Given the Himalayan nation's strategic location, both India and China are vying for influence in the country, leading to accusations the two Asian giants are meddling in the internal affairs of Nepal.

From BBC

Candidates vying to be Labour's next deputy leader are racing to get the support of their fellow MPs, as Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emerges as a frontrunner.

From BBC

Gosdinski’s stake in the historic amusement remains tied up in Los Angeles County probate court, where Gosdinski’s mother and sister are vying with another owner for control, records show.

From Los Angeles Times

The Canadian striker's agent Nick Mavromaras explained to BBC Sport that several clubs across Europe were vying for his client's signature.

From BBC

Related Words

• aggressive 
• ambitious 
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• cutthroat