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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For Chan, success depends on convincing voters that the city’s challenges do not require abandoning the progressive politics that have long identified it.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Overconfidence sits on the other side of the same coin, convincing us that the view from our rung is the view of the whole ladder.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of convincing

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Zoox successfully navigated the regulations by persuading the NHTSA to allow temporary permission.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
This broader strategy also helps explain why persuading countries to avoid Chinese AI will likely prove considerably more difficult than Washington’s earlier campaign against Huawei and ZTE.

— Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of persuading

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That said, meeting the basic standard for forgiveness also involves satisfying several other important requirements, too.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The Scriptures and textbook are infinitely fresh guidebooks to our unique place in Love’s ever-satisfying divine adventure.

— Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfying

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
That being said, SPORT explains that Real Madrid are optimistic about getting a deal over the line after agreeing personal terms with the player.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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