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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 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
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
The Detroit Tigers lost to the Kansas City Royals, 10-8, on Sunday at Comerica Park snapping their five-game winning streak.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
Lindsey leaves as the winningest football coach in program history; his 72.7 percent winning mark is the fourth-highest in the history of Division I FCS (formerly Division I-AA).
—Staff Reports, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2023
Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
The young entrepreneur was sold a version of success that hinged on winning big, remaining stoic, and adopting a go-go-go mentality that forced him to never stop pushing for more.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Those types of plays don’t show up in the box score, but those are the winning plays TCU didn’t make enough of last season at running back.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
The Detroit Tigers lost to the Kansas City Royals, 10-8, on Sunday at Comerica Park snapping their five-game winning streak.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
In total, the most winning months of over $100,000 were August and January.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
Lindsey leaves as the winningest football coach in program history; his 72.7 percent winning mark is the fourth-highest in the history of Division I FCS (formerly Division I-AA).
—Staff Reports, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2023
Noun
But Democrats also concede that their power is limited without winning elections.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
The young entrepreneur was sold a version of success that hinged on winning big, remaining stoic, and adopting a go-go-go mentality that forced him to never stop pushing for more.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
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Sarah Annett, 34, has taken TikTok by storm after capturing the adorable bond between her grandad, Walter Annett, and his cat named Angus.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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What Jay has created, together with legend-in the-making Michael Strassner and the adorable Liz Larsen, is pure cinematic gold.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Charlie, a charming student, agrees to help if Avery pretends to be her girlfriend to make an ex jealous.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The prevailing scientific explanation for the Himalayan-Tibetan orogen was a Swiss geologist Émile Argand’s theory, which was revealed in 1924.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the future of work may be uncertain, one prevailing belief among small-business owners is that AI is not just a passing trend.—
Eyal Lifshitz,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As of 2025, Gen Z travelers are likely to take longer trips than their millennial counterparts, despite being younger and statistically earning less.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Torres played last season at Burleson Centennial, earning District 7-5A Division I Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors after passing for more than 2,000 yards.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hartmann said the partnership with Alight and Neoen is expanding renewable electricity capacity in Sweden and advancing H&M’s goal of achieving net zero through a circular business model.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is most effectively done by achieving what is known as herd immunity through vaccinations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whatever the reason, the Chicago Cubs added to that total Friday, belting four long balls in an 11-5 win in front of 32,320 — including Sosa, the franchise’s all-time home run leader who will join Derrek Lee in being inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Sunday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis, fresh off a Week 1 win to snap a 47-game losing streak, canceled its game against Fort Worth North Side.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The subject matter is a little near-and-dear to my heart as a TV critic.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Versace Medusa ’95 Satin Corset Top This, dear reader, is the exact Versace corset top that Swift sported not only while out and about with Travis Kelce but also during a surprise SNL appearance in October 2023.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Among the most affecting discoveries were journals written not just by Octavia but also by her mother.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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An absolute charmer, The Tale of Silyan is an affecting look at the human-avian bond, with all its mysteries, warmth and ungainly practicalities.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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