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vying

American  
[vahy-ing] / ˈvaɪ ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. competing; contending.

    All vying swimmers come to the judge's desk.

verb

  1. present participle of vie.

vying British  
/ ˈvaɪɪŋ /

verb

  1. the present participle of vie

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. competing

    two vying patriarchs
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • unvying adjective
  • vyingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of vying

vie + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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The drugmakers, which have long competed in the insulin market, are vying to lead the constantly evolving market for weight-loss drugs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

America is locked in a space race with other nations - notably China, with both nations vying to be the first to return humans to the Moon.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Bidders will be vying for the chance to attend the charity External link lunch, which will take place in Omaha on June 24 with Buffett and the Currys attending.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Daniels are creators who have evolved their craft with a distinct vision and singular voice that is unmistakable across the spectrum of content vying for viewers’ attention,” Langley said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He was distracted by an incessant interior clamor of associations and speculations vying for his attention.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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