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jockeying

The word “jockeying” has 3 syllables: jock-ey-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɑːkiɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for jockeying?

In the thesaurus, “jockeying” has 27 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jockeying along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jockeying

Antonyms for jockeying

  • botching
  • bungling
  • foozling
  • fumbling
  • lousing up
  • mishandling
  • muffing
  • scamping

Meanings of jockeying

  • verb
    1. To ride (a horse) in a race.
    2. To jostle by riding against.
    3. To maneuver (something) by skill for one's advantage.
    4. To cheat or trick.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who jockeys.

Example Sentences

  • The candidates were jockeying for position in the final days of the election campaign.
  • The two companies are jockeying for dominance in the tech industry.
  • In the crowded market, startups are constantly jockeying for investor attention.
  • The players were jockeying for the best spots on the field during the warm-up.
  • The team is jockeying to get ahead of their competitors before the final deadline.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jockeying, such as: addressing, botching, bringing off, bungling, carrying off, carrying out, commanding.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

facing off

hacking

machinating

racing

taking

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