1
as in competition
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the eternal contest between the forces of good and the forces of evil
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2
as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a contest for the gold medal in diving
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as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
what mighty contests have been waged on trivial matters
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as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
vowed to contest the claim in court
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Recent Examples of contest
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Truong, a Miramar Community College freshman, learned about the art contest on Instagram.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
People sentenced to death can contest a conviction or sentence in numerous ways, both in federal and state courts.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Noun
An injury limited Howard, who had 37 stops, to nine games, but Graham emerged to record 25 of his 30 tackles during the final seven contests.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Truong, a Miramar Community College freshman, learned about the art contest on Instagram.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
Verb
If that record is contested, Kebil, Tunisia, in the Sahara Desert, claims the hottest temperature ever recorded, reaching 131 degrees in 1931.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
People sentenced to death can contest a conviction or sentence in numerous ways, both in federal and state courts.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contest
Noun
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Their manager, Sarina Wiegman, has an extraordinary record in this competition, having won it with both the Netherlands and England.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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In Squid Game, Lee portrays Gyeong-seok (Player 246), a devoted father who joins the brutal competition to protect his family at all costs.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The men’s tournament will begin on June 11, 2026 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.—
Pete Grathoff
July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The president’s attendance at the Club World Cup event comes just a year before the U.S. is set to co-host FIFA’s marquee tournament—the 2026 World Cup—along with Canada and Mexico.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Yet Villa were short of cash and the lack of financial headroom brought skirmishes with profit and sustainability rules (PSR).—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Could a Stronger Federal System Have Prevented the Texas Disaster and is this even the question to ask? America’s approach to disaster relief has long been one of the recurring skirmishes in the larger political theatre of governance.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Since the storm, local officials have been hit with challenging questions about why the children in the camps and others living along the river were not warned to evacuate.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Volunteers, search dogs and drones have joined the effort, with some rescuers maneuvering through challenging terrain filled with snakes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
Noun
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There’s been a lot of change in college football in recent years, but rivalries still form the foundation of the sport for so many fans.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Adding an element of controversy to what’s been an unusually friendly title rivalry, Piastri even suggested that if McLaren thought the call was unfair, the team could ask him and Norris to swap places to cancel the effect of the penalty.—
James Ellingworth,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The event will begin the evening of Sept. 8 with an industry dinner and cocktail.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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These events have become more frequent in recent years with the proliferation of personal devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as laptops, tablets, cell phones, vape pens and portable chargers.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Pro-Israel groups have fought a decades-long battle to marginalize the movement, which its critics say seeks the eradication of Israel as a Jewish state.—
Gabe Friedman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Advertisement The Netanyahu government's prolonging of the war Netanyahu continues to battle with approval ratings amid an ongoing corruption trial back home.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Carlson questioned why Epstein had never been asked about a connection with Barak or Mossad.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Some have questioned whether city commissioners can unilaterally change election dates — a decision that also changes the length of their current terms — without voter approval.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Contest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contest. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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