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
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
And the South Asian women who long invested most of their assets into gold are winning in this rally.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
More Getty Images The win came on his 41st birthday weekend, which also marked his 17th wedding anniversary, a double celebration for the former San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars forward.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Verb
Boston won each of the first three games by one run — a notable development given how the club had lost an MLB-high 19 one-run games prior — and Sunday was shaping up to be another razor-thin affair until the Red Sox finally pulled ahead in the sixth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
And the South Asian women who long invested most of their assets into gold are winning in this rally.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Noun
Even with the Wimbledon win and a French Open final appearance against Alcaraz, the steroid cloud has yet to disappear over Sinner.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
More Getty Images The win came on his 41st birthday weekend, which also marked his 17th wedding anniversary, a double celebration for the former San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars forward.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for win
Verb
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The prevailing viewpoint is that once intelligence begins feeding off other intelligence, a rapid chain reaction will arise.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Much of the premature optimism about a settlement earlier this year sprang from the prevailing belief that Ukraine was losing and would soon be forced to negotiate out of desperation.—
Michael Carpenter,
Foreign Affairs,
1 July 2025
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Powell’s strategy to wait for more economic data earned the ire of President Donald Trump.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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My years in publishing had trained me to believe that personhood would have to be earned, like a gold star or a promotion, which was more likely just a title change with no raise.—
Maris Kreizman
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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By Monday evening, the fire crew has achieved full containment of the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
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The non-stick surface is also achieved naturally, without the use of any chemicals to coat the pan.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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The three-run blast, launched shortly after a 35-minute rain delay, gave the Yankees a 4-0 lead in what became a 10-3 victory.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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To collect enough points for a victory requires the right strategy and some luck with dice rolls.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
Verb
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When all was said and done, the Red Sox triumphed 9-3.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
8 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Krejčíková triumphed against Paolini in the women's singles final.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Cybercriminals often exploit outdated software to gain access.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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But that brief overlap sparked a lifelong friendship, and Gallagher watched from afar over the years as Brewer gained prominence in the San Diego legal community.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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This practical wisdom links knowing what is right and acting on that knowledge to attain human happiness or flourishing.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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What sets Prepared Food Photos apart is its effort to attain perfection in every photograph.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Frost and First Liberty allegedly told investors 100% of the proceeds from loan agreements and promissory notes would be used to fund bridge loans and that investors would be reap gains from the repayment of the bridge loans and the interest paid on them.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Real estate professionals are the first to believe that the Sunshine State will reap huge benefits from Mamdani's victory.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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