racing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of racingnext
as in running

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verb

present participle of race
1
as in competing
to engage in a contest just how many candidates are racing for the senatorial seat this year?

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2
as in driving
to proceed or move quickly was racing around trying to get everything done before her big trip to India

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Recent Examples of racing
Adjective
Throngs turned out to see legendary horses like Seabiscuit, Man o’ War and Secretariat, who were well-known even to non-racing fans. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 In his long non-racing career, there have been a few mishaps. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 This non-racing fan, however, found the film most interesting with Sonny exploiting the rules to eke out tiny advantages or Kate redesigning to squeeze out an extra tenth of a second. — Michael Ordoña, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 June 2025
Verb
The core experience for me is being in the car, just having a good time, feeling the downforce, feeling the Gs, hearing the sound, and racing the car on a track. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026 Interoception shifts focus away from racing thoughts and back into physical sensations. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 Before then, monochromatic clips show Karol and Mars racing around on go-karts, trading lyrics back and forth in the empty lower bowl seating area, and crooning over a guitar backstage. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026 All three will blame their adversaries for making the buildup necessary, but in truth each country will be racing itself, driven by its own fears and internecine politics. — Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 Race to reach missing hydropower workers Rescuers are racing to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped inside tunnels at hydropower projects in Nepal damaged by the floods. — Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Every season sends viewers racing to book the real-life properties featured on screen, turning secluded retreats into viral bucket-list stops overnight. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 Rescuers are racing to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped inside tunnels at hydropower projects in Nepal damaged by the floods. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racing
  1. running
  2. competing
  3. driving
  4. flying
  5. speeding
  6. fleet
  7. traveling
  8. lightning
Adjective
  • Ultimately, the offense’s success will come down to the running game.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Jamal Roberts led the running game with 47 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.
    — PJ Green September 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of running
Verb
  • Some of the film’s chaos is by design to clue viewers into the demands and desires of Ryan’s life as his obligations pull him in countless competing directions.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The franchise grew out of Wong, Shih and Yin’s own experiences competing in and observing Asian beauty pageants and talent contests held across North America and Asia.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of competing
Verb
  • Economists can debate whether a top-15 economy should morph itself into a giant leveraged bet on the AI trade, one now driving growth to new highs rather than simply riding alongside it.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Still, several financial analysts have concluded that the prediction frenzy, with its sleek mobile apps and easy-to-understand odds, are driving the stock drops.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of driving
Adjective
  • Researchers also examined measurement techniques for slender flying-wing shapes.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Using a brown-paper grocery bag helps contain the mess (fewer bowls, less flying flour).
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of flying
Verb
  • Bohm was speeding in his BMW on Dead Man's Curve, a notorious stretch of Southern California’s Pacific Coast Highway.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Networks such as Island and Archipelago electronically matched buy and sell orders, speeding up execution and reducing reliance on traditional market makers and other intermediaries.
    — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of speeding
Adjective
  • Despite Japan’s technological advancements, China continues to maintain a considerable advantage in fleet size and shipbuilding capacity.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • No word on fleet size or whether interested customers would be able to hail a vehicle right away.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 July 2026
Definition of fleet
Verb
  • Jiwan Jyoti, a US citizen, was traveling with Himalayan Glacier Adventure and Travel Company and has been listed by the group as missing.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Go Beyond the 4x4 Of course, traveling by Icelandic truck is part of the thrill, but the adventure extends well beyond the vehicle itself.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of traveling
Adjective
  • Digital assets are moving at hyper-lightning speed.
    — Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Definition of lightning

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