What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
vying
Example
The two companies are vying for the top spot in the market. [vying: present participle]
Example
The athletes are vying for the gold medal in the upcoming tournament. [vying: verb]
rivaling
Example
The two teams are rivaling each other for the championship title. [rivaling: present participle]
Example
The two politicians are rivaling each other for the position of mayor. [rivaling: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rivaling is more commonly used than vying in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between vying and rivaling?
Both vying and rivaling are formal words that are appropriate for use in academic or professional contexts.
