racing

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noun

rac·​ing ˈrā-siŋ How to pronounce racing (audio)
Synonyms of racingnext
: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races

racing

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present participle of race entry 3

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Friday, Saturday and Monday featured a non-stop, on-track competition across a diverse set of historic racing classes. — Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 Hamilton then had quieter race than Ferrari had been hoping for given its engine upgrade, while the Mercedes duo engaged in yo-yo racing for the lead. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Man o War wins the 1 5/8-mile Lawrence Realization Stakes at Belmont Park by 100 lengths, the largest winning margin in modern racing history. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame explores the state’s long connection to stock-car racing and includes racing simulators of its own. — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for racing

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First Known Use

Noun

1630, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of racing was in 1630

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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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