win (over)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for win (over)
Verb
  • Instead, Pittsburgh’s defense rested on the idea that the taxes equal out when considering the school-district tax—a point, as explained above, that failed to persuade the judges who have presided over this litigation.
    Robert Raiola, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Following two successful seasons at Ole Miss, Lane weighed the possibility of taking another head coaching job, but Landry persuaded him to stay.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Since then, no one has been able to convince me that Sophia Bush is straight and I’ve finally been vindicated!
    James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
  • Ochocinco, the former All-Pro wideout, wasn’t convinced.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In 20 colors, there will be any number of hues that fit the bride’s requirements, while satisfying your own taste too.
    Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Glazed doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and pain au chocolat satisfy those with a sweet tooth, while a pan con tomate station, an excellent Spanish cheese spread, and tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet) kept things local.
    Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nightly entertainment, including magic shows and live music, brings energy to the evenings.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Nathaniel Lowe greeted Kyle Finnegan with a sacrifice fly that brought Boston within a run before the Tigers righty reliever could end the seventh.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Johnson's offense got things going in the second half.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The biggest stage in American entertainment is about to get some serious Latin flavor.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Win (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win%20%28over%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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