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A competition, typically one involving racehorses
Competitive activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness, and skill
Plural for a competition where the fastest wins
“Eleven two-person teams, bound by friendship, love or family, will compete in an amazing race around the world.”
Plural for a situation in which individuals or groups compete to be first to achieve a particular objective
“Biotechnology investments are soaring worldwide, fuelling the race for patents.”
Plural for one's ethnic group or origin
“The school currently has differing entry requirements based on race.”
Plural for a group of people descended from a common ancestor
“The race of Solomon by the queen of Sheba continues to reign over the Abyssinians.”
Plural for a group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, etc.
“We are trying to find out why the British as a race find it amazingly funny to take their clothes off.”
Plural for a group or set of people or things with a common feature or features
“This sedentary behavior is apparently turning our kids into a race of slothful couch potatoes.”
Plural for a strong or rapid current flowing through a narrow channel in the sea or a river
“The sea was grey and the tide race choppy, but it was beautiful, in a wild way.”
Plural for a group forming part of one's identity or character, ethnically, culturally, or nationally
Plural for the act of running, especially at a steady and moderate pace
Plural for an event in which people compete, typically for amusement and for a prize
Plural for great haste in movement or progress
Plural for a group of people with a strong common interest
Plural for a social class, especially one that is hereditary
Plural for a flow of water over the edge of a cliff
Plural for the path, route or direction followed by a person or vehicle
Plural for one's descendants or offspring
Plural for an act of pursuing someone or something
Plural for a small stream
Plural for a narrow, sheltered waterway, especially an inlet in a shoreline or channel in a marsh
To move or progress swiftly or at full speed
“The cat would race out of the living room for no apparent reason.”
To engage in a contest, usually one based on speed
“This weekend, the sport's top riders will race to the wire in search of title glory.”
To compete against another or others to see who is fastest
“So, let me explain this further with the familiar story of the rabbit and tortoise that race each other.”
(of a heart or pulse) To beat faster than usual because of fear or excitement
“Her heart began to race uncontrollably as Justin Bieber's limousine drew closer.”
(race ahead) To increase in level, intensity or degree
“However, gold share prices have so far failed to race ahead despite last week's surge in bullion.”
To travel, usually with some measurable distance
To ride (a horse) in a race or event
To increase in speed or power, especially of a motor or engine
To be in motion by moving one's feet in a slow and alternative manner
To engage in a physical encounter, either competitive or non-competitive
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