NONCOMPETITIVE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

noncompetitive

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Recent Examples of noncompetitive In a move that surprised many, the Labor Department, through a noncompetitive process, put the state of Arkansas in charge of administering the nationwide fund. — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026 Annaconne and Faigenbaum both said that includes children having access to safe, noncompetitive activity, like recess in schools, and positive role models, like parents. — Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 2 July 2026 But Boston’s lineup has looked largely noncompetitive over the season’s first month, exacerbating concerns that the Red Sox wouldn’t hit enough after a less-than-ideal offseason. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026 It is now considered a safe plus-17 Democratic district that is noncompetitive for Republicans, according to Inside Elections. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for noncompetitive

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As Moyn notes, the vast majority of our general elections are uncompetitive; for the most part, parties win seats simply by not being the other party.

— Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
But with technology changing rapidly, no one can ignore the risk of becoming uncompetitive due to failure to implement cost-saving technology.

— Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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In India, the country is obsessed with cricket and Bollywood movies, which share a symbiotic relationship that has proven to be a major obstacle in attempts to build soccer’s popularity.

— Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Kombucha Kombucha is made by combining tea with sugar, which serves as food for the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) during fermentation.

— Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026

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