1
as in to prevail
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
the kind of person who always has to win—even if the game is just for fun
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2
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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3
as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all
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as in victory
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
a team with 12 wins and two losses
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Recent Examples of win
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
The only one making it to trial brought by Bragg — the cover-up of hush money payments to women after Trump first won the White House.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
But Danny Amendola, who won two rings with Brady, said a win Sunday may be necessary to get the conversation going.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Quarterback Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills won the award in a close vote over Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
The only one making it to trial brought by Bragg — the cover-up of hush money payments to women after Trump first won the White House.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Austin Dillon entered the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2014, capturing a win at the Daytona 500 in 2018, but subsequently facing challenges with consistency, having only three Cup victories to his name as of 2024.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
But Danny Amendola, who won two rings with Brady, said a win Sunday may be necessary to get the conversation going.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for win
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This reminds me of watching the 2025 Australian Open women’s tennis singles final when Madison Keys prevailed in a nail-biting match to win her first Grand Slam tournament!—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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One inspiring example of optimism prevailing against all odds is the story of basketball legend Michael Jordan.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Over the years, De Silva’s presence at major fashion events has become undeniable, earning her a front-row seat at some of the hottest shows.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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Shot over seven years, this is the story of a son trying to earn his father’s love, trust and respect.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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When that trick can be achieved is one of the many questions hanging over Wolves’ midfield in the hours, days, weeks and months ahead.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Kane Brown achieves his fifth top 10-charting album on the Billboard 200, as The High Road rides in at No. 7 with 40,000 equivalent album units earned.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
2 Feb. 2025
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Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year and Kendrick Lamar pulled off two remarkable major-category victories at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Cyclones notched their first ranked win of the season with an 81-70 victory over then No. 5 Marquette on Dec. 4, 2024.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, Ju won her first Emmy for Beef, which triumphed as that year’s Outstanding Limited Series.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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On Sunday night, Taylor Swift joined her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, after the team triumphed at the AFC Championship in Kansas City.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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While markers of bone growth improved in both groups, only the vest set gained better balance.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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Team Lotus also gained access to Honda's engines in 1987, winning two grands prix that year.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Woody served in the United States Army Air Corps 1942-1946 and attained the rank of staff sergeant.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lend your energy to social causes, be nicer to your family and friends, commit to attaining your dreams and always believe in yourself.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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But there’s a timely chill to its slowly spiraling demonstration of how easily communities can thrill to any man brazen enough to declare himself closer to God than others, and toxic enough to reap the benefits of that trust for himself alone.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Seniors deserve to reap the full benefits of their hard work from career-long contributions to Social Security and the Railroad Retirement Plan.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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