RACES Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

races 1 of 2

noun

plural of race

as in families

archaic a group of persons who come from the same ancestor the last descendent of a race of kings

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as in nations

dated a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions Winston Churchill's famous hope and prediction that World War II would be remembered by future generations as the finest hour of the Britannic race

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2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of race

as in competes

to engage in a contest just how many candidates are racing for the senatorial seat this year?

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as in speeds

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

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Noun

But in some of the most critical races that will help decide control of the next Congress, several Democrats are openly sharing how their faith shapes them and their politics. — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 As a consequence, Chicagoland no longer had any races luring the best horses in North America, a major blow to the prestige of the circuit. — Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 Depending on how their seasons go, this game could factor into the SEC championship and CFP races. — Pj Green august 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026 Many of the races are primaries, closed to those who are not registered as Democrats or Republicans, though some, including school board races, are non-partisan and open to all voters. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 His unwillingness to accept blame sometimes leads him to deny that there are problems at all, and could leave GOP leaders in tight races with little reassurance for voters that their concerns are being addressed. — Will Weissert, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Supporters say that change is intended to increase voter participation because the five-member commission would be on the same ballot as presidential, gubernatorial and congressional races. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 Democratic primary turnout also surged this year in Texas and Georgia, states that will have competitive Senate races in the fall. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Several races are expected to be close and could be decided by independent voters – a group whose support has grown increasingly vital in recent elections. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Verb

Five big School Board races Despite Broward’s anemic turnout, the stakes are high for the county School Board on Tuesday. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 Many voters will also have Miami-Dade School Board races on their ballots. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 While demographics and gerrymandering make many North Carolina House and Senate races non-events, a handful of races in the Charlotte area are expected to be close. — Mary Ramsey august 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026 Luna has issued a slew of endorsements this cycle, wading into competitive general elections, open-seat primaries, and even races pitting fellow Republicans against one another. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026 One of the teams that races in Formula E, DS Penske, is part of Penske Media Corporation, which publishes Sportico. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026 November races to watch With three months until election day, four swing districts in California, Washington and Arizona could play key roles. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 In The Secret of Secrets novel, symbologist Robert Langdon races against ancient forces and time to rescue a missing scientist and her groundbreaking manuscript whose discoveries have the power to forever change humanity’s understanding of the mind. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 Now almost synonymous, Singer races multiple cars up the hillclimb each year at Goodwood, while showing new models on a stand nearby. — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Skeptics say such psychic profilers do more harm than good by wasting police resources and exploiting grieving families.

— Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Saturday’s statement alleged that Qatar had not allowed the pilots to meet or communicate with families or Iranian officials handling their cases.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of families

Noun

Western nations have imposed economic and political sanctions in response to the military takeover and violent repression of opposition, which has led to the deaths of thousands of civilians and given rise to a civil war.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Multiple Western nations declined to join the board earlier this year.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of nations

Verb

Amazon is also continuing to invest in its warehouses, smaller fulfillment centers closer to customers and its fleet of trucks as the company competes to deliver packages within minutes or hours instead of just days.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Čihař competes hard, engages in physical play and gets to the net to create offense in a way that should translate to higher levels.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of competes

Noun

According to the notice, the official handover of the objects, which belong to the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes based in Oklahoma, is scheduled for this summer, on or after June 11.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Most of Chocó's 600,000 inhabitants live in poverty, according to figures published last year by Colombia’s national government, and it is largely inhabited by Indigenous tribes and Afro Colombian communities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of tribes

Noun

The report didn’t mention the nationalities of other referees implicated.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Because Anthropic lacked a reliable way to verify users’ nationalities in real time, the company disabled both models worldwide within hours before gradually restoring access after negotiations with the administration.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of nationalities

Verb

Relatedly, Wrigley View Rooftop contends there is no legal support for the proposition that the Cubs gain a property right merely because the two businesses might be competing for people willing to pay to watch Cubs games.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Bragg's office contends that the state charges, including murder and firearms offenses, involve different legal elements and criminal conduct than federal charges, which alleged Mangione traveled across state lines to stalk and kill Thompson.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of contends

Verb

But the moon's low gravity — around 17% that of Earth — means the dust that an impact stirs up travels a long way and takes a long time to settle, McDowell said.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Watch On In 15th-century Japan, Ashitaka (Yoji Matsuda), the prince of a dying kingdom called Emishi, is infected by a forest demon and travels west searching for a forest god that provides a cure.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Aug. 2026

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