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
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Kai Havertz scored a late goal against his former club to finish off Chelsea in an otherwise uneventful game after Arsenal had won the first leg 3-2.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
That win capped a five-game win streak against the Tide that dated back to the 2018-19 season.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Wade famously said during a timeout right before the Heat’s Game 3 comeback, as Miami went on to win four straight games on the way to the title.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Kai Havertz scored a late goal against his former club to finish off Chelsea in an otherwise uneventful game after Arsenal had won the first leg 3-2.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Thanks largely to Maye’s ascension and the influence of head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots followed up back-to-back four-win seasons by going 14-3, then dispatching the Chargers, Texans and Broncos to reach their first Super Bowl since the 2018 season.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
That win capped a five-game win streak against the Tide that dated back to the 2018-19 season.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for win
Verb
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Without this revolutionary position, fascism prevails.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mahan, Vice Mayor Pam Foley and District 3 Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, who represents downtown, have also asked the city to create a higher incentive tier for projects that pay prevailing wages and support apprenticeship programs.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Matsumoto earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and a doctorate in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Like the Brooks running shoes, these sandals have also earned the APMA Seal of Acceptance.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Judd plays Caden’s mother Mari in the pic, which centers on the unwavering determination of his parents to help their son, against all odds, achieve his dream.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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My neighbor friends, Scott and Dwayne, contribute regularly to the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest civil rights organization, working to achieve LGBTQ equality and influencing legislation on the federal, state and local level.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2026
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The winner of the runoff election will have a bit of a head start, but a Saturday victory isn’t a guarantee of the same outcome later this year.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cruz spokesperson Macarena Martinez dismissed that, saying his outreach is aimed at keeping Texas Republican and ensuring a GOP victory in November.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When The Studio triumphed by winning Outstanding Comedy Series at the ceremony, O'Hara joined costars Seth Rogen, Chase Sui Wonders, Ike Barinholtz and more onstage.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Each wants to prove himself, and for that to happen Dunk must triumph in a jousting tournament.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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In recent years the genre has gained huge global fandom as more groups – like Blackpink and Twice – broke into the US charts, went on world tours, and collaborated with big American artists.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Then, later, more than 1,000 fans descended on Old Trafford itself, with hundreds gaining access to the stadium and getting onto the pitch, eventually causing the match, which was due to be aired live on Sky Sports, to be postponed.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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That Ahn centers characters in their 30s, who’ve attained a certain level of maturity but still feel adrift, makes for an inherently more interesting premise.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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So many chances to attain most people’s dreams of happiness, love, abundance, new ideas and popularity.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The North Stars are reaping the benefits of all that hard work.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Just as that film brought awards for its director and star, Fernanda Torres, The Secret Agent is reaping similar benefits, with the Golden Globes giving its coveted Best Actor award to Wagner Moura for his title role as an academic on the run from an authoritarian government in 1977 Brazil.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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