as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
a child prodigy who has already won against a number of more experienced chess players
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning (against)
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Texas State men's basketball finished the regular season with a bang, defeating App State 60-57 to squeeze its way into a six-way tie for second place in the Sun Belt.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Mater Dei celebrated its return to the top of CIF Southern Section boys soccer by defeating rival Orange Lutheran 2-0 in the Open Division final at El Modena High on Saturday.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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The rehabilitation itself will be expensive, and its success will depend on wooing private investors and overcoming a half-decade of adverse publicity.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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His Ducks rallied to beat two-time defending conference champion Edmonton in their return from the Olympic break, overcoming a pair of two-goal deficits and another one-goal deficit during their frenetic four-goal third period.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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In the era of the fax machine, knowing more than your competitors by holding specialized knowledge, memorizing procedures, and mastering complex systems, was a genuine competitive edge.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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But mastering the when and where requires experience.—
Devin Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Maiava has spent much of the past two months trying to build a connection with young players on both sides of the ball, taking them out to dinners, watching film with them, walking through the playbook and even conducting players-only sessions on the practice field.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Gonzales was struggling to hold his 23rd District even before the scandal, barely beating 2nd Amendment activist and content creator Brandon Herrera in 2024; Herrera is running again, along with Quico Canseco, a one-term congressman who’s made multiple comeback attempts.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers’ 41-year-old star buried three 3-pointers in the second half, the first one beating the third-quarter buzzer for a 96-76 lead.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Games that mark the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics are getting underway amid the ongoing military attacks by the United States, Israel and Iran.—
Tales Azzoni,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This is a time of giving and getting support, because practical care reduces friction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Its global rollout will also prevent users from getting around the restrictions by accessing the site from another region using a virtual private network (VPN).—
Emma Roth,
The Verge,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tough getting around Many sidewalks are still packed with ice and snow in Baltimore City.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Vin Baker did not want to return a conquering University of Hartford hero just yet.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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Best of luck conquering the world today and, of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Winning (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning%20%28against%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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