8
competitors(noun, competition, combatants, opponents, entries)
6
rivals(noun, combatants, opponents)
5
adversaries(noun, combatants, opponents)
5
antagonists(noun, combatants, opponents)
5
opponents(noun, combatants, opponents)
4
combatants(noun, combatants, opponents)
3
candidates(noun, competition, entries)
3
contenders(noun, qualifiers)
3
disputants(noun, opponents)
3
enemies(noun, combatants, opponents)
3
entrants(noun, competition, entries)
3
field(noun, competition, persons, entries)
2
applicants(noun, competition, entries)
2
assailants(noun, combatants, opponents)
2
contestant
2
foes(noun, combatants, opponents)
2
gladiators(noun, combatants)
2
opposites(noun, opponents)
2
participants(noun, competition, entries)
2
players
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