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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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
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Even big dudes who've won Super Bowls can't help being little brothers.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Egypt makes history by defeating Australia, 1-1 (4-2) Egypt is through to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday, marking a historic first World Cup knockout-round win for the Pharaohs.
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Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
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An industry group challenged it in court and won, stopping the fees.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Even big dudes who've won Super Bowls can't help being little brothers.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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Eking out a win, even a middling one, the studio chose its cut as the one to go into theaters.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Egypt makes history by defeating Australia, 1-1 (4-2) Egypt is through to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday, marking a historic first World Cup knockout-round win for the Pharaohs.
—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for win
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Your unique needs, goals and circumstances require the individualized attention of your own tax and financial professionals whose advice and services will prevail over any information provided in this article.
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Pakistani officials said an uneasy calm prevailed along the border Monday, with security forces remaining on high alert.
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Meanwhile, Warren’s second pitch of that plate appearance made for some chin music — more so than the one that Contreras walked on — and earned a glare from the batter.
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This basic tank has earned 2,900 five-star ratings, and reviewers are raving about its quality and fit.
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But by that September, Kelce was hinting his efforts had achieved some success.
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Not everything is going to come back at once, not every sector is going to be able to generate the same bipartisan enthusiasm as every other sector, but what is key is to be open to the question of where results have been achieved.
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The Belgians trailed Senegal 2-0 late in their Round of 32 game on Wednesday but rallied to victory with three goals after the 86-minute mark, including a penalty kick in the 120th minute.
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Homer Bailey pitched his second no-hitter in 10 months and the first in the majors this season, pitching the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 victory over the slumping San Francisco Giants.
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The latter would be a repeat of the 2024 Copa America final that went all the way to extra-time before Argentina eventually triumphed.
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In the Queen of the Ring final, Iyo Sky triumphed over Liv Morgan.
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The point Algeria picked up for the draw gave them four for the tournament, one more than Iran gained in their three matches in Group G, and dropped Iran to the ninth spot among the third place teams, one shy of making the round of 32.
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James Stocklas gained some celebrity for his Powerball win, but all of it was positive, and the coverage quickly faded.
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These seemingly innocuous incidents attain new significance as they’re revisited alongside a slow crescendo that suddenly turns to shuddering piano chords on the track’s bridge.
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Well before Diana attained princess status, Althorp was a favorite retreat of royals and a variety of politicians from around the world.
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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share practical ways companies can reduce e-waste—and reap business benefits—through smarter operational decisions and more intentional technology management.
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But to reap the benefits of Florida’s low taxes, someone typically has to spend more than half the year in the state.
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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