vying

American  

[vahy-ing] / ˈvaɪ ɪŋ /

adjective

1. competing; contending.

   All vying swimmers come to the judge's desk.

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verb

1. present participle of vie.

vying British  

/ ˈvaɪɪŋ /

verb

1. the present participle of vie

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adjective

1. competing

   two vying patriarchs

Other Word Forms

• unvying adjective
• vyingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of vying

vie + -ing ²

Example Sentences

It won’t be easy, though, with other companies vying for market share.

From Barron's

It won’t be easy, though, with other companies vying for market share.

From Barron's

Analysts also see limited downside for prices in an era in which the world’s major economies are vying for supply-chain security.

From The Wall Street Journal

That was the case Sunday as the Chargers, playing their backups, put up an impressive fight against the division-rival Denver Broncos, vying for the top seed in the AFC.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, the North African country has been divided, with two rival executives vying for power: a Tripoli-based government of national unity and an administration based in Benghazi in the country's east.

From Barron's

Related Words

• aggressive
• ambitious
• competing
• cutthroat