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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Silvester envisions his new Q-Class association eventually leading to a global racing circuit, comprising Victoria and Q7’s six remaining slots for new builds. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 Test Score won a close racing the Del Mar Handicap to thwart Gold Phoenix’s bid to win the major stakes race for the fifth consecutive year. — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Police said that the horse racing track, along with a swimming pool and a sports field, had been cordoned off following the shooting. — Jessica Gorman, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Drugs such as Lamictal and lithium, along with anticonvulsants and antipsychotics, can help control manic and depressive episodes, quiet racing thoughts and sleep problems, and curb risky behavior. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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