as in competing
having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others
I am admittedly competitive when it comes to board games.
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Recent Examples of competitive
Kayton is also an active participant in the competitive robotics program.
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Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Their energy supplies and huge sovereign wealth funds help underwrite America’s competitive edge over China in energy and capital-intensive industries of the future—AI, cloud computing, and the mining and processing of rare-earth minerals.
—Firas Maksad, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
His oldest son, Jack, has followed in his footsteps and plays competitive football, alongside track and basketball.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
If companies can’t find competitive labor sources, expansion plans may slow, resulting in fewer jobs overall.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
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The Department intends to stop funding both 2025 new awards and non-competing continuations for these seven grant programs.—
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Men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner of Italy and women’s singles champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus return to defend their titles, along with American tennis stars Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and more competing.—
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When shopping for supplements, be diligent about choosing products that contain quality ingredients and are made by reputable companies.—
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Identifying stocks that combine strong fundamentals with cheap valuations should remain a priority for diligent investors.—
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Always keep a stash of instant ramyun or late-night snacks; you’re bound to get hungry again later.—
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The Blue Raiders haven’t made the playoffs since 2013, and the program is hungry to get back in the dance.—
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Cynics may not believe the aggressive talk from the company.—
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And the Buckeyes are working through some kinks in an offense that turns from conservative to aggressive in random segments of the game.—
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America has seen numerous acts of politically motivated violence over the past year.—
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Multiple studies have found that people who meditate regularly for at least two months become more inherently motivated to look after their health, which is a hallmark of those who adhere to a balanced diet and exercise regularly.—
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
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The machine’s dynamic focusing system ensures uniform marking, guaranteeing accuracy and consistency across production.—
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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