rival
noun
a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
rivalling
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present participleof rival.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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Before the war, Dubai was the world's second-biggest airport in terms of passengers transiting, after Atlanta, while Doha had passenger levels rivalling those of Hong Kong or Frankfurt.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
They believe its steep walls could form the deepest blue hole in the Caribbean, rivalling Belize's famous Great Blue Hole.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
His snack brand, Feastables, meanwhile rakes in hundreds of millions in sales, rivalling the revenue from the YouTube videos that first made him famous.
From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026
Ekitike as a £69m cover option probably doesn't sound very appealing, but he will arguably be the second-best player in four separate positions for Liverpool - although Szoboszlai, rivalling Wirtz, might say otherwise.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025
There the beautiful grounds and splendid range of buildings give an impression of space rivalling Newnham; but the College is not nearly so large, and is somewhat more select.
From Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely by Edward Conybeare
