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
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
See Bayer’s recovery from a separate MAHA report that stopped short of banning pesticides, or swinging stocks of automakers as new tariff exemptions are won.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Hendrick Motorsports drivers have collected four victories — with Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson each owning two wins apiece — and Christopher Bell earned a must-win postseason win three years ago.
—Shane Connuck
october 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Tiger Woods and Lucas Glover won the U.S. Open in 2002 and 2009, respectively, while Nick Watney won the 2012 Barclays, followed by Patrick Reed four years later.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
See Bayer’s recovery from a separate MAHA report that stopped short of banning pesticides, or swinging stocks of automakers as new tariff exemptions are won.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Two days later, the Chiefs put aside the agitation and put up their best offensive outing in two years (and four days) for a 37-20 win against the Ravens.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Hendrick Motorsports drivers have collected four victories — with Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson each owning two wins apiece — and Christopher Bell earned a must-win postseason win three years ago.
—Shane Connuck
october 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
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This could herald an end not just to the acute suffering under this war, but also to the misery that has prevailed in the Strip, especially since 2007, when Israel and Egypt imposed a blockade in response to Hamas’s violent takeover of the territory.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Then, Tennessee survived in Starkville in OT, while Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss prevailed over LSU (and Lane Kiffin sounded like a sitcom dad).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Loren insists that less prominent creators looking to earn more money by blurring the line between professional and personal could ultimately put them at risk, marking a stark warning for parents who may have children considering the side hustle.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The senior ended up with more than 50% of the vote, or 713 total, to earn the title of The Tennessean Student of the Week.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 22-game run lasted from January 16, 1897, to September 18 later that year and helped the Birmingham club do the double of league title and FA Cup in the spring — something that wouldn’t be achieved again until Tottenham Hotspur replicated it in 1960-61.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Baltimore's lone victory this season came against the Cleveland Browns, who, despite upsetting the Green Bay Packers last week, are also 1-3 and equally struggling.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The victory by the Crimson Tide was a huge relief for coach Kalen DeBoer after a season-opening loss to Florida State.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Madrid have won the Spanish title more often than any other club, triumphing 36 times.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The author’s losses were profound, and her protagonist’s desire to triumph over loss is clear.—
Jon Michael Varese,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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With both teams aiming to avoid a 1–3 start, this game presents an opportunity for one to gain momentum and establish a positive direction for the rest of the season.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lessons will include crafting song lyrics, gaining confidence in artistic expression and pairing songwriters with students in a mentorship program.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Holders of this visa may qualify to adjust their status and attain a green card.—
Naveed Jamali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Try Oribe’s Styling Butter Curl Enhancing Crème, made with olive and avocado oils to attain deeply penetrating hydration.—
Talia Gutierrez,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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Brazil Nuts Just a small handful of Brazil nuts is enough to reap enormous nutritional benefits.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many powers are reaping the benefits.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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