compete
verb (used without object)
to strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, etc.; engage in a contest; vie: to compete in business.
competing
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present participleof compete.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There was a competing stadium plan in Carson backed by the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders that was taking the same fast-track approach with its city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Four days later, the case still dominates headlines in India, with each new revelation spawning fresh theories, competing claims and a growing list of alleged conspiracies.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
It’s wider and thicker than a Pro iPhone—and heavier, even compared with competing foldables.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
In 2009, geologists even voted on the competing explanations, as documented in Geoscientist magazine.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
After competing against the best of the best in my sport, had I actually made the cut?
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
