1
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a particularly pretty and winning child
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2
as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
flashed a winning smile that soon had us at her beck and call
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as in win
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as in prevailing
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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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all
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Recent Examples of winning
ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
After two non-winning seasons (78-84 and 81-81), Bruce Bochy and his magic touch have been replaced by the younger, more aggressive approach of Skip Schumaker.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Maybe our winning shouldn’t always require others losing.
—Maurice O'Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
ABC News, 16 June 2026
Cheers to the Knicks for making history and winning the 2026 NBA Championship!
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
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Adjective
Cameron Carr led all scorers with 25 points and Isaac Williams IV had 15 before fouling out for the Bears (16-16), who are staring at their first non-winning season since 2006-07.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
After two non-winning seasons (78-84 and 81-81), Bruce Bochy and his magic touch have been replaced by the younger, more aggressive approach of Skip Schumaker.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Cubs couldn’t get much going against Webb, managing just one run in eight innings off the right-hander in a 5-1 loss to end their three-game winning streak.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Maybe our winning shouldn’t always require others losing.
—Maurice O'Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Verb
Matt Shaw then walked on five pitches to force home the winning run.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Cheers to the Knicks for making history and winning the 2026 NBA Championship!
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
Adjective
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Don't lose a single adorable pound.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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In Foster the Snowman, a couple without kids take an accelerated journey through every parenting milestone when they’re forced to adopt an adorable snowman whose whole magical life will play out in just 72 hours.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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But fewer focus expressly on overall Cuban coffee identity like Buena Gente, the charming Decatur shop whose casual walk-up counter brings to mind the quick-window-service ventanitas of Miami and Havana.—
Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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What to do nearby The properties are located on the best slice of beachfront real estate in Providenciales, consisting of charming, bright pink parasails and loungers, plentiful white-sand beaches and turquoise water, and direct access to shops and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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After last Saturday’s win, five school buses were set ablaze in Times Square, five police cars were damaged and a 17-year-old boy was injured after being shot in the foot during the festivities, police said.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The second World Cup match at AT&T Stadium was even more electric than the first as England outpaced Croatia in a 4-2 win Wednesday.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Verb
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For several years now, the prevailing narrative around Katy Perry has been that one of the biggest pop stars in the world had somehow lost her magic.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The prevailing narrative that wealthy buyers are fleeing New York may be getting harder to sell.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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There are also tutorials for achieving game-day hair and makeup plus fitness routines.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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All this in addition to her high school diploma achieving the Scholar and Industry diploma designations and graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The sound of gunfire sent people running for dear life.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Almost instantly, an anecdote popped into my head that had been told to me decades earlier by a dear friend—a German Jew who had been born in Berlin early in the twentieth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The affecting, uncanny sound design baked into Skeletrix’s work does well to uphold the perception that there is, in fact, a complex message to be dissected.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
15 May 2026
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Each emotional beat arrives with soft footsteps, and is all the more affecting for it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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