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as in successes
a person or thing that is successful
the movie was panned by the critics but has been a winner at the box office
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as in victors
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
the winner of any given war is usually the one who gets to write the history of that war
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as in champions
the person who comes in first in a competition
the other finalists graciously congratulated the winner
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Recent Examples of winners
Reader votes determine winners each round.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 8 Mar. 2026
In Group B, defending champions China and three-time winners North Korea are through to the quarterfinals after their second consecutive wins in group matches Friday.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Enhanced is also paying its athletes quite the prize money — $250,000 for winners, $250,000 for the rest of the pack, and $1 million to anyone who breaks a world record.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
But now, with the bloodless spectacle of a button being pushed to prompt a computer to decide the league-phase fixtures, then variables for the knockouts limited to deciding which of two pre-determined teams the winners of the play-offs would face, the old way actually seems quite diverting.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Some 100 yards later, the Sooners had the lead — and Bowman had the play that defensive tackle Gracen Halton, one of the combine’s biggest winners from Thursday, said best defines his former three-time all-conference teammate.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The winners in best film drama editing and best film comedy/musical editing has gone on to match the best editing Oscar 17 times in the past 26 years.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 28 Feb. 2026
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 8 Mar. 2026
In Group B, defending champions China and three-time winners North Korea are through to the quarterfinals after their second consecutive wins in group matches Friday.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Enhanced is also paying its athletes quite the prize money — $250,000 for winners, $250,000 for the rest of the pack, and $1 million to anyone who breaks a world record.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
But now, with the bloodless spectacle of a button being pushed to prompt a computer to decide the league-phase fixtures, then variables for the knockouts limited to deciding which of two pre-determined teams the winners of the play-offs would face, the old way actually seems quite diverting.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Some 100 yards later, the Sooners had the lead — and Bowman had the play that defensive tackle Gracen Halton, one of the combine’s biggest winners from Thursday, said best defines his former three-time all-conference teammate.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The winners in best film drama editing and best film comedy/musical editing has gone on to match the best editing Oscar 17 times in the past 26 years.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winners
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California’s next governor should build on successes like this.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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It was generated with artificial intelligence and shared by accounts associated with the Iranian government as part of an effort to amplify its successes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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For the victors, a gold medal not only represents a reward for years of sacrifice but a lifetime dream fulfilled.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Noah Schwab scored three times for the victors, with Dawson Schriefer, Riley Anich, Aiden Fischbach and Eli Schwab also scoring goals.—
Brian Hall,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Many have complained that having two divisions and two state champions for each classification waters down the playoffs and provides easier paths to the state championship game.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Washington approved sales of Nvidia’s powerful H200 processors to China in January, but Beijing restricted Chinese companies from buying them, in a push to support homegrown chip champions.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, Araúz was a regular for Panama in the WBC, collecting four hits and three walks in 19 plate appearances and driving in three runs.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Italy starter Michael Lorenzen allowed two hits in 4 2/3 scoreless innings to keep the Americans off balance.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The giant Brân the Blessed’s head, which spoke for many years after it was severed, lies buried under a white hill, on top of which the Norman conquerors built a fort, known to later generations as the White Tower, or just the Tower of London.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some as conquerors, some as Crusaders.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 Dec. 2025
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Their annual coronation as Big East champs is expected Monday night.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mater Dei Catholic;27-7;Open Division champs return six starters;1 2.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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After a lackluster year that saw the French box office drop by nearly 15% and become dominated by Hollywood blockbusters, 2026 is kicking off with a quartet of ambitious French films driving a 20% jump in theatrical admissions.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The winter blockbusters are winding down and the big summer showcases are yet to begin.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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Miguel had brought Reina’s résumé to Nakia as one of two finalists, the other finalist being a guy who had done a year at Le Cordon Bleu.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Winners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winners. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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