win (over)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for win (over)
Verb
  • Nevertheless, when issues on mass transit occurred, the city could persuade PTC to improve conditions, but the city was only required to offer emergency services to commuters.
    Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The message sought to persuade the public to take measures to eliminate the spread of COVID-19.
    Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Commuters’ complaints have often convinced government officials to act.
    Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Unfortunately, cattle industry experts are not convinced that the downturn in futures prices will last.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There's a debate raging about whether adding a squirrel feeding station filled with corn or peanuts to your garden will satisfy the rodents and keep them away from bulbs.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
    Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The lightweight and compact kit is easy to bring along while traveling or tuck away in a closet at home.
    Christine Persaud, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • This work, like the word ‘amalgam’ in the title, just brings it all together.
    Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The goal is to get a congress of 15, with at least eight members coming from Cincinnati's homeless shelters and seven representing people who live outdoors or in temporary housing.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Jonathan Taylor got the three touchdowns but was hardly explosive on a down-to-down basis.
    Michael Salfino, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Win (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win%20%28over%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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