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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The team had many loyal New Jersey fans, but had a harder time convincing others to get on the PATH train.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 July 2026
The states succeeded in convincing a judge to freeze the merger in advance of a trial.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of convincing

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Fedorov’s ode to his own victories as defense minister on X might be aimed at persuading Zelensky to reverse his being fired, but not at challenging Zelensky for the presidency in a future race, Dickinson says.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Major carriers, most notably and successfully United and Delta Air Lines, have spent years persuading customers to pay more for tickets by investing in much improved services.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Definition of persuading

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The negotiation participants rated women adversaries significantly higher than men on building trust, fairness, satisfying their partner’s needs, expanding the pie, listening, and communicating.

— Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
For many, this new-build option upholds preferential aesthetics while satisfying practical needs and eliminating restoration headaches.

— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026

Definition of satisfying

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Japanese festivals often serve as ways for deities to be brought into the streets for sacred or ritual purposes while also bringing communities together in celebration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
However, the Scarpetta actress broke Met Gala rules by bringing her eldest daughter as her plus-one to the biggest night in fashion on May 4.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

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