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win

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noun

win (against)

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verb (2)

win (over)

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verb (3)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of win
Verb
The jackpot was the largest prize ever won in the history of Kentucky. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 3 May 2025 Baffert, one of only two trainers to ever win the coveted Triple Crown on two occasions, became considered by some an outcast in the horse racing community following the fallout of Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby victory in 2021. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Noun
The cut continues to extend its dominance as her biggest career win this week, and none of her other big wins can compare. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 After his win, Happy presents Weathers' character with the the head of the alligator as a thank you gift. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for win
Recent Examples of Synonyms for win
victory
Noun
  • Randle came back in and took over the contest, tallying six assists over the final six-plus minutes of the quarter to help Minnesota gain a 20-point advantage by frame’s end in a a runaway victory to square up the series.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
  • Julie O’Brien, Noelle Finucane and Clara McGrath registered multiple goals for Marshfield in a 15-8 Patriot League victory over Hanover.
    Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025

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