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
Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Aztecs have won 85 straight dual meets going back eight years.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Spurs are four points from safety with 11 games to play, and without a league win since December.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Matching its quick start from 2023, this is the second time in nine seasons that LAFC won its first three games.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Aztecs have won 85 straight dual meets going back eight years.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Scott Wedgewood made 30 saves, including 13 in the third period, to collect the win.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Spurs are four points from safety with 11 games to play, and without a league win since December.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for win
Verb
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This development challenged the prevailing wisdom then that training advanced models require more processing power, and raised questions about the effectiveness of US tech and export controls.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Class analysis remains difficult in the US because its absence allows for the illusion of exceptional individuals to prevail.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The designation, which Anthropic will fight in court, could become a serious problem for the startup, which earns its revenue through enterprise software sales to companies that might currently or one day want to work with the military in some capacity.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The layered flavors and tender results of tagine cooking can be achieved without the traditional clay pot.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now, that tailwind is gone, the consultancy’s analysts said, adding that higher leverage, debt costs closer to 8% to 9%, and relatively stagnant portfolio valuations, warrant companies to grow profits much faster to achieve the same returns.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Ducks won two nights after returning from the break to beat Edmonton at home for coach Joel Quenneville’s 1,000th NHL victory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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And yet Tottenham’s best results have come away from home this season, suggesting a price of 21/10 for a victory on Sunday might not be the worst punt.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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As the waters triumphed, dark fish swam up the steps of the Senate House.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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However, once Hernán Cortés triumphed, the conquistadors went from waging war — vanquishing the Aztecs — to the project of subjugating Indigenous holdouts and building a self-sustaining territory loyal to the crown.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Faith, or a spiritual connection, also seemed to help women gain the same level of success with the recovery process as men.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The American public doesn’t have the appetite for such an eventuality, and that would necessitate Trump gaining Congressional approval, which for now has not yet materialized.—
Javed Ali,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Add milk or water as needed to attain a medium sauce consistency.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The series primarily concerns Flint's efforts to wrangle his crew and protect the lawlessness of the island New Providence, as well as quests to attain treasure across the high seas.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another narrative suggests software firms have overspent on AI and won’t reap sufficient returns on their investments.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Too far, and your plants are unlikely to reap the benefits of the humidity generated.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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