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

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

If Vice President Kamala Harris were to run for governor in California in 2026, she would have a major advantage over the crowded field of candidates vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, new polling shows.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a lot of in-fighting and manipulation, with several cardinals vying for the position, including Stanley Tucci’s Cardinal Bellini, Sergio Castellitto’s Cardinal Tedesco and John Lithgow’s Cardinal Tremblay.

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