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
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
And the South Asian women who long invested most of their assets into gold are winning in this rally.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
More Getty Images The win came on his 41st birthday weekend, which also marked his 17th wedding anniversary, a double celebration for the former San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars forward.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Verb
Boston won each of the first three games by one run — a notable development given how the club had lost an MLB-high 19 one-run games prior — and Sunday was shaping up to be another razor-thin affair until the Red Sox finally pulled ahead in the sixth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
And the South Asian women who long invested most of their assets into gold are winning in this rally.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Noun
Even with the Wimbledon win and a French Open final appearance against Alcaraz, the steroid cloud has yet to disappear over Sinner.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
More Getty Images The win came on his 41st birthday weekend, which also marked his 17th wedding anniversary, a double celebration for the former San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars forward.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for win
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Perhaps the only notable shift in Nice’s infamous beach culture is a reduction in toplessness, thanks in part to the prevailing presence of camera phones.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Writers who draw on personal stories are often dogged by nonfiction’s prevailing imperative of factual precision.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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In addition to his annual base salary and supplemental compensation, Smith is eligible to earn up to $45,000 annually through performance bonuses tied to booster engagement, athletic success and academic achievement.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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The sandy shores are combed for seaweed and trash nightly, which earned the town a Blue Wave certification.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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The African Development Bank estimates the continent needs $130 billion per year in energy investment to meet demand and achieve much broader electricity access by 2030.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The success was achieved through an unconventional strategy that kept the lead actors entirely away from public exposure, forgoing interviews, promotional tours, social media content, and influencer partnerships.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 July 2025
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The series wrapped up with Santurce claiming victory 4-1, eliminating the Criollos entirely.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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At the Diamond League, Bednarek finally tasted victory.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The actress, who won The Voice Kids UK and later triumphed in X Factor: The Band with her group RLY, previously played the part to critical acclaim during the show’s out-of-town tryouts in Manchester and Glasgow.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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This was a field of elite amateur and professional competitors who have triumphed in state, local and even international tournaments, playing high level golf.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Thon Hotel nearby gains high praise for its waterside restaurant and floating sauna.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Since then he’s noticed the tool gain popularity among his residents and surgeon colleagues.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This practical wisdom links knowing what is right and acting on that knowledge to attain human happiness or flourishing.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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What sets Prepared Food Photos apart is its effort to attain perfection in every photograph.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Frost and First Liberty allegedly told investors 100% of the proceeds from loan agreements and promissory notes would be used to fund bridge loans and that investors would be reap gains from the repayment of the bridge loans and the interest paid on them.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Real estate professionals are the first to believe that the Sunshine State will reap huge benefits from Mamdani's victory.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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