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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a particularly pretty and winning child
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
flashed a winning smile that soon had us at her beck and call
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as in win
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as in prevailing
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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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all
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Recent Examples of winning
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
After two non-winning seasons (78-84 and 81-81), Bruce Bochy and his magic touch have been replaced by the younger, more aggressive approach of Skip Schumaker.
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Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
ABC News,
21 June 2026
The Knicks outscored their opponents by 273 points during the streak, which is the second-longest winning streak in NBA playoff history.
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 6/23/2026?
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Adjective
Cameron Carr led all scorers with 25 points and Isaac Williams IV had 15 before fouling out for the Bears (16-16), who are staring at their first non-winning season since 2006-07.
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ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
After two non-winning seasons (78-84 and 81-81), Bruce Bochy and his magic touch have been replaced by the younger, more aggressive approach of Skip Schumaker.
—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
New York, which has lost two straight following an eight-game winning streak, plays three more road games before hosting the Las Vegas Aces in the Commissioner’s Cup championship game on June 30.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
The Knicks outscored their opponents by 273 points during the streak, which is the second-longest winning streak in NBA playoff history.
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
The run is the longest active streak of winning seasons in the NBA.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 6/23/2026?
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
Adjective
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Its adorable striped pattern nods to a nautical, warm-weather aesthetic.
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Encinitas remains charmingly independent, with good food, adorable stores and the occasional resident hauling a longboard across four lanes of traffic without a second thought.
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In the market for a charming little outdoor oasis to elevate camping trips this summer?
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With a spacious design, durable construction, and charming look, it’s bound to be your go-to retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxing.
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Canada's big win against Qatar boosted its goal difference, giving the Canadians a narrow edge for second place.
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Los Angeles’ do-everything star Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings to get the win, improving to 8-2 this season, while getting a pair of hits at the plate.
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Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
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There’s this prevailing sentiment of perseverance in spite of grief, and a compulsion to dedicate his success to those who witnessed the journey.
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The wide receiver spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, helping the franchise win Super Bowl XXXI and earning Pro Bowl honors in 1998.
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Teen entrepreneurship has evolved significantly, with high schoolers now running real businesses and securing college opportunities, often earning thousands.
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Brilliant innovators and visionaries like Musk, an immigrant himself, who take on extreme financial and personal risk in the hopes of achieving massive success should be celebrated, not demonized.
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Sleeping with quilts is one of the best hacks for achieving cool, comfortable sleep year-round, but quilts are especially handy in the summer months.
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After a period devoted to motherhood, Agus sets off for a long yearned-for trip to Japan with dear friend Loly.
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My dear friend is no doubt about to blow our collective mind with Digger.
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The affecting, uncanny sound design baked into Skeletrix’s work does well to uphold the perception that there is, in fact, a complex message to be dissected.
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Each emotional beat arrives with soft footsteps, and is all the more affecting for it.
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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