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
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
If the Chinese truly agree to keep the supply of critical minerals flowing on an ongoing basis, the world will win.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Thomas produced the Best R&B Song win as part of The Rascals.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Not only have the Dodgers now won the two longest World Series games ever, but both were Game 3s at Dodger Stadium, ended via walk-off solo home runs in the bottom of the 18th inning.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
If the Chinese truly agree to keep the supply of critical minerals flowing on an ongoing basis, the world will win.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
Shawn Mendes Though nominated for three Grammy Awards between 2019 and 2020, the earnest Mendes has yet to land a win.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Thomas produced the Best R&B Song win as part of The Rascals.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for win
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In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger secured the governorship with a decisive lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, while Mikie Sherrill prevailed in New Jersey following a campaign centered on affordability and public safety.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The truth must prevail, and justice must be seen to be done.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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With their four nominations, HUNTR/X becomes the first K-pop girl group to earn Grammy nominations, and one of two acts (alongside ROSÉ of Blackpink) to earn nominations in the same year, another first for the genre.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Brown and Harbour have earned two Emmy noms each, with Harbour and Ryder also garnering Golden Globe nods.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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As this brief survey suggests, the patriots’ success in drawing foreign partners into the war was essential to achieving American independence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sustainable transformation isn’t achieved by a mandate; instead, it’s driven by leaders who focus on people first.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to celebrate one of the most memorable World Series victories in recent memory, there is still business at hand to deal with.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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During his victory speech, Prabowo paid tribute to Suharto and thanked his ex-wife.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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On the face of it, a clash of bombast against guile; in reality, though Fonseca’s weight of shot ultimately triumphed, a showcase of two very multi-faceted talents.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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In live action, having triumphed with multi-prized intimate cinema, some directors look set to break out of their comfort zone.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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If Enceladus doesn’t gain enough energy, its surface activity would slow down or stop, and the ocean could eventually freeze.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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A week after a 27-10 road win at Syracuse, North Carolina turned in a dreadful first half against Stanford (3-7, 2-5 ACC), gaining only 47 total yards on its way to a 3-3 halftime tie.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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If negative emissions technologies can indeed attain consequential scale, should they be pressed into the service of life extension for fossil capital?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even in attempting a private option, there is a permit necessary in order to fly from here that takes time to attain.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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The following year, production was 3,000 kilos from three hectares, and in 2005, 5,000 kilos were reaped from five hectares.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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But, don’t let high price tags prevent you from reaping their benefits.—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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