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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
Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Week 14 Thursday Night Football feature produced more winning bets on the Packers (+3.5) and over the game total in the Lions 34-31 win.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
But there would be no repeat against a Summer Creek team that finished the season on a 20-game winning streak.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The Lakers have been a better team as of late as well, winning their third straight game after losing three straight.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Bryant Vincent is the WarHawks’ fourth coach during the program’s active streak of 12 consecutive non-winning seasons.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Week 14 Thursday Night Football feature produced more winning bets on the Packers (+3.5) and over the game total in the Lions 34-31 win.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
Georgia Tech's last NCAA tournament appearance came in its last winning season in 2020-21 under Josh Pastner.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
But there would be no repeat against a Summer Creek team that finished the season on a 20-game winning streak.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Contributing editor Sarah Khan is an award-winning travel writer based in New York City.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The Lakers have been a better team as of late as well, winning their third straight game after losing three straight.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
Adjective
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Between the patent leather toe cap and the dainty bow, these pretty burgundy ballet flats are all about adorable details.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Easier to assemble than a layer cake, this carrot cake is an adorable way to serve the Easter classic without the hassle.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Portside Wood Potting Station Get your green thumb to work with this charming wood potting station that keeps all your planting essentials tidy and in reach.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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After the Mexican military killed an infamous drug lord, a charming town in Jalisco state was engulfed in 24 hours of terror.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beckett Sennecke, Ryan Poehling and Frank Vatrano also had goals to help the Ducks to their 13th win in 16 games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Thoughtful structure lets teamwork make reliable wins.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The prevailing view was that any debate within our side would become ammunition for the right.—
Ben Appel,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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For years, the prevailing assumption was that college was the safest route to stability—even as tuition climbed and outcomes grew less curtain.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The average family of four earning $95,000 would save roughly $6,000.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sac State women aim to surprise The Sac State women made history in 2023 in winning its first Big Sky Conference Tournament, thus earning the program’s first NCAA Tournament bid, doing so under coach Mark Campbell in his second and final season with the program.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Here are 10 steps the Cowboys can take toward achieving a perfect offseason — at least in our eyes.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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But what makes Chanel’s formula so singular in achieving the look?—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Reiner made a film that was poignant and inspiring, and Shaiman's music captures not only the spirit of the film, but of the dear friend who made it.—
Tracy Smith,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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My dear compatriots, Decisive moments lie before us.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Through binoculars or a telescope, the view of the eclipsed moon becomes something much more affecting.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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One of the most affecting displays is a wall lined with hundreds of jars of soil excavated from sites of lynchings across the country.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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