vying

[ vahy-ing ]

adjective

1. competing; contending:

   All vying swimmers come to the judge's desk.

verb

1. present participle of vie.

vying

/ ˈvaɪɪŋ /

verb

1. the present participle of vie

adjective

1. competing

   two vying patriarchs

Other Words From

• vying·ly adverb
• un·vying adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vying¹

vie + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Then, she sought out Barney, insisting on speaking only to him rather two other McCarthy biographers vying for her attention.

From Los Angeles Times

The last-minute withdrawal means South Africa will not be represented at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, where Ms Le Roux was among 120 beauty queens vying for the coveted title.

From BBC

Disagreements between the self-fashioned libertarians, neoconservatives and nationalists previewed the factions vying for power within the Republican Party, factions which stand to come to the forefront in his next term.

From Salon

It was the first Oscar ceremony where more than one Black performer was vying for the lead actor trophy.

From Los Angeles Times

Although 12 hopefuls are vying for the presidency, only two have a realistic chance of winning.

From BBC

Related Words

• aggressive
• ambitious
• competing
• cutthroat