competed; competing
: to strive consciously or unconsciously for an objective (such as position, profit, or a prize) : be in a state of rivalry
competing teams
companies competing for customers
Examples of compete in a Sentence
Thousands of applicants are competing for the same job.
She competed against students from around the country.
We are competing with companies that are twice our size.
Did you compete in the track meet on Saturday?
The radio and the television were both on, competing for our attention.
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Keep plans flexible so timing, learning, and experience can work together instead of competing.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
Sophomore Brett Burnor and senior Nash McElree, a transfer from Texas, are competing.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
But apparently, not even a crushing soccer loss could compete with the power of American hospitality.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
At the time, her agent said Williams still intended to compete in doubles alongside her sister Venus Williams.
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Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
Sophomore Brett Burnor and senior Nash McElree, a transfer from Texas, are competing.
—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
But apparently, not even a crushing soccer loss could compete with the power of American hospitality.
—
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
At the time, her agent said Williams still intended to compete in doubles alongside her sister Venus Williams.
—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for compete
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compete. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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