plural won also wons
: the basic monetary unit of North Korea and South Korea see Money Table
wonned; wonning
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
The last time a stand-up special won was in 2020, when Chappelle’s Sticks & Stones took the honor.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
One Battle After Another won nominations on Tuesday morning with six nods.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
The last time a stand-up special won was in 2020, when Chappelle’s Sticks & Stones took the honor.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Could’ve won, if not for losing three of the game’s four fumbles.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Won.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/won. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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