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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
The Houston Astros’ Jeremy Pena, against whom the A’s will face off Wednesday for the series win after splitting the first two games in West Sacramento, is a distant third with around 340,000 votes.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Trump scores major win against Newsom in battle for National Guard control
MAJOR HEADLINES
CLOSE CALL – New footage reveals shocking moments from Trump assassination attempt.
—FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Verb
Dom Amore: Geno Auriemma is tanned, rested, reloaded to get UConn women a baker’s dozen
Geno Auriemma has been mostly out of sight since the UConn women won the championship.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
The Houston Astros’ Jeremy Pena, against whom the A’s will face off Wednesday for the series win after splitting the first two games in West Sacramento, is a distant third with around 340,000 votes.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
At the end of the Padres’ 5-3 win against the Dodgers, San Diego star Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit by a Dodgers pitcher for the third time over the two recent series between the National League West foes, and a career-high sixth time by the team in his six years in the majors.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Trump scores major win against Newsom in battle for National Guard control
MAJOR HEADLINES
CLOSE CALL – New footage reveals shocking moments from Trump assassination attempt.
—FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for win
Verb
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Set boundaries that range from strict legal compliance that can’t be ignored or changed to issues where common sense prevails.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Cooler heads prevailed on Friday, with Musk and Trump refraining from slinging direct insults at each other.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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It is earned—through trust, through transparency, and through service.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The New Yorker may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Condé Nast,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Verb
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However, in Condrieu, the grape achieves an expression that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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But its lid is instead shaped into the squashed arch of a pizza oven, with a pizza stone that can be affixed to the grill top to achieve admirable pies at around 700 degrees.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees with a 7-6 victory in Game 5.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Panthers push Oilers to brink of elimination in Stanley Cup Final with Game 5 win: Takeaways Florida put itself within one win of becoming back-to-back Stanley Cup champions with a 5-2 victory over Edmonton in Game 5 Saturday.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Verb
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No amateur has captured the U.S. Open title since Johnny Goodman triumphed at North Shore Country Club in Glenview, Illinois, in 1933.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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In one of the night's final awards, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, Nicole Scherzinger triumphed for Sunset Blvd.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
9 June 2025
Verb
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The wider crypto sector has also been gaining political traction in the U.S. Legislators are promoting laws that seek regulatory clarity, and the Trump Administration has also shown support for cryptocurrencies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The aim is to strain British-US relations and strengthen the anti-nuclear movement ahead of an election so the Soviet Union can gain the upper hand.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Meanwhile, army chief Syed Asim Munir has become only the second officer in Pakistan’s history to attain the five-star rank of Field Marshal.—
Hasan Ali,
Christian Science Monitor,
19 June 2025
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After marrying and making a fortune in America, the elder Trump attained U.S. citizenship and tried to return to Germany.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
Verb
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But his passing, screening, cutting, and finishing are good enough to keep him on the floor and allow his employer to reap the benefits of his all-inclusive defensive package.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But his style has changed for the better, and the Pacers are reaping the benefits of late.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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