<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used without object) vied, vy·ing. To strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority.</p><ul><li>Example: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title.</li><li>Synonyms: struggle, contest, compete.</li></ul></li><li><p>(used with object) vied, vy·ing. Archaic. To put forward in competition or rivalry.</p></li><li><p>Obsolete. To stake in card playing.</p></li></ul>