vying

The word “vying” has 2 syllables: vy-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈvaɪɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for vying?

In the thesaurus, “vying” has 17 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for vying

battling
challenging
competing
contending
engaging
facing off
fighting
going out
jockeying
jostling
maneuvering
playing
racing
rivaling
training
trying out
working

Antonyms for vying

avoiding
conceding
refraining
relinquishing
retreating
surrendering
withdrawing
yielding

Meanings of vying

verb
1. To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.
2. To rival (something), etc.
3. To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.
4. To stake; to wager.
5. To stake a sum of money upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See revie.
noun
1. The act of one who vies; rivalry.

Example Sentences

Several companies are vying for the government contract.
The two teams are vying for first place in the league.
Many applicants are vying to join the prestigious program.
The artists are vying for attention at the exhibition.
Politicians are vying for support ahead of the election.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vying, such as: avoiding, battling, challenging, competing, conceding, contending, engaging.

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