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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
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
One more loss would clinch the A’s fourth consecutive season with a non-winning record.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
By the time Adell delivered his two-run double in the fourth inning, one that inspired a twirling fist pump, the Angels were well on their way to an 8-0 victory on Friday night while ending the San Diego Padres’ eight-game winning streak.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Virginia voters are deciding Tuesday whether to approve a referendum to redraw their state's congressional districts to favor Democrats by a 10-1 margin, the latest battle in the nationwide scramble by both parties to increase their chances of winning control of the House.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Hughes, the winningest high school boys basketball coach, with 1,333 wins, coached at Dunbar from 1973 until his retirement in 2005, winning two state championships.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
One more loss would clinch the A’s fourth consecutive season with a non-winning record.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Max Muncy drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning to lift the Athletics to a 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
By the time Adell delivered his two-run double in the fourth inning, one that inspired a twirling fist pump, the Angels were well on their way to an 8-0 victory on Friday night while ending the San Diego Padres’ eight-game winning streak.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
Known for her thoughtful and empathetic interviewing style, Anna will sit down with award-winning actor Peter Dinklage, and his wife, writer/director Erica Schmidt, for a nuanced and lively conversation on the overlap of love and art.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Virginia voters are deciding Tuesday whether to approve a referendum to redraw their state's congressional districts to favor Democrats by a 10-1 margin, the latest battle in the nationwide scramble by both parties to increase their chances of winning control of the House.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
Adjective
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Throw a linen shirt over the look and—voila—an adorable daytime look for bopping around Seapoint Main Road.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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That’s the only drama at the party, other than Nia having to go to the party bus to feed her baby, sporting the world’s most adorable postnatal faux-hawk.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Whitley Hotel Atlanta Buckhead One of Buckhead's most charming properties, The Whitley blends old-school grandeur with cosmopolitan style.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Big-hearted and sharply funny, Lucy Schulman is a charming comedic coming-of-age story from multihyphenate Tribeca alum Ellie Sachs.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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City, who will be rueing the chance to make a significant addition to their goal difference, had to make do with the 1-0 win, three points, and a place at the top of the Premier League on goals scored.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs stranded a season-high 17 runners on base Tuesday, their first win when leaving at least 17 on base since June 2, 2018, and their first at Wrigley Field since July 3, 2010 (both also had 17 LOB).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s the prevailing opinion among Republican and Democratic candidates vying to become the Sunflower State’s next governor.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated April 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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The prevailing theory is that Goldman was caught offsides on trades tied to interest rates in the first quarter, according to several market participants who asked for anonymity to speak candidly.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Across his final two collegiate seasons at Houston and LSU, Haulcy totaled 162 tackles, eight interceptions and 12 pass breakups, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2024 and All-SEC recognition in 2025.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ball is under strong consideration for All-NBA honors, entering the conversation thanks to turning in his best season statistically since earning a nod as an All-Star reserve during his second year in the league in 2021-22.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Humanity has never built an outpost on a world beyond Earth before, after all, so achieving that grand vision will be a heavy lift.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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In my view, understanding the obstacles to change is a critical step toward achieving this goal.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The lack of a clinical edge cost them dear before Ousmane Dembele punished some slack defensive work from Alexis Mac Allister with a ruthless finish 18 minutes from time.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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But few have been as dear to the Indiana improv-rock group’s heart as those of Phil Lesh, the Grateful Dead co-founder who, early on, took the band under his wing.—
Bill Forman,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Each emotional beat arrives with soft footsteps, and is all the more affecting for it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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But the most affecting moment – both in song and on the album – comes at the end, with Bono singing a capella, his voice catching on the final lines as the song ends cold.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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