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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as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
a child prodigy who has already won against a number of more experienced chess players
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as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
a combination of solid reasoning and outright begging won my parents over, and I became an exchange student for a year
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Recent Examples of win
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
Del Bosque’s Work Is About More Than Sporting Excellence
Del Bosque is the only coach to win the World Cup, Euros, and Champions League (this one with Real Madrid in 2000 and 2002).
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Orlando Sentinel Atlanta enters the matchup after a 4-2 victory over FC Cincinnati, their first win since March 29th.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
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Miami was 15-15 in early April and had won just two of its first nine games in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
Del Bosque’s Work Is About More Than Sporting Excellence
Del Bosque is the only coach to win the World Cup, Euros, and Champions League (this one with Real Madrid in 2000 and 2002).
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Noun
In a win that improved his record to 6-3, the Japanese right-hander yielded just three hits and two walks while striking out seven.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Orlando Sentinel Atlanta enters the matchup after a 4-2 victory over FC Cincinnati, their first win since March 29th.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
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victory
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Three wins after that, including two TKO victories over Conor McGregor, put Poirier in another lightweight title fight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Kelsey Plum shines for L.A. Sparks, Fever move up after strong start The Liberty and Fever game Saturday could shake up the rankings if Indiana pulls out a statement victory.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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