WINNING (OVER) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

winning (over)

verb

Definition of winning (over)

present participle of win (over)

as in convincing

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests a combination of solid reasoning and outright begging won my parents over, and I became an exchange student for a year

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Rolling out these commitments, Amazon seemed bent on convincing Americans that the swelling data center backlash is based on lies.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
The challenge was convincing Amazon that a Mexican production could deliver the scale and action audiences expect from the genre.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of convincing

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RatHat relies heavily on persuading people to sideload malicious apps.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Any legal maneuvers could take months to play out and may have the effect of persuading his targets to postpone any plans to leave the Fed, as Powell has already done.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of persuading

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The documentary condemns The Swan for manufacturing reality, while offering its own more morally satisfying reality.

— Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
Adding Protein The healthy fats and fiber in avocado toast are satisfying and can help keep you feeling full.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfying

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The midterm election has arrived in Florida, bringing with it clashes for governor, Congress and the state Legislature, consequential constitutional amendments and local races and referenda.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Bryan's shirt immediately ignited a debate online, with social media users split over whether the singer was making a courageous political statement or bringing politics into a concert where fans simply came to hear music.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of bringing

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Kimmel asked, getting the scoop for the general public, whose curiosity about the wedding still lingers.

— Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
Of course, amid the rise of streaming movies in the home coming out of the pandemic, followed by the 2023 Los Angeles writers and actors strikes, getting film lovers back into the Cranford Theater remained a challenge.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

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