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as in prevails
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 earns
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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as in achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all
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as in victories
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
a team with 12 wins and two losses
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Recent Examples of wins
City News Service, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The team closest to the pallino wins the point.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
If any candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, that candidate wins outright.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
About halfway through the video, Simpson wins the fight, lifts up his opponent and collects his money.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Christian wins individual immunity for Purple but drops.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite his size, Barkey can play center as well as wing and wins his fair share of battles through his skating, motor and pure determination.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This Marlins will have to ride pitching, defense and one-run wins again.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
And if Board Chair Sandy Hart wins her race for County Treasurer in November, her seat will be filled by an appointee, bringing the total to six.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Mary Ramsey
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, commentators are pointing to real, quiet wins for both China and Pakistan, whose behind-the-scenes roles in pushing for the ceasefire have increased their global standing.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
Sam Levinson’s sex- and drug-laden series, which premiered in 2019, catapulted Zendaya to two Emmy wins and her current A-list standing as well as elevating the profiles of Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi and Colman Domingo.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Her four most recent wins were all for her performance as Deborah Vance in Hacks.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Spoelstra entered Thursday four wins from Fitzsimmons’ 832.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Those wins include his dominant 12-stroke victory in 1997 and his emotional win in 2019, which remains Woods’ last professional win, major or otherwise.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Close wins and walk-off wins have become commonplace for Orange Lutheran (10-3) this season.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Hellebuyck, who stopped 18 shots, is 20-21-11 after posting a career-high 47 wins last season while winning his third Vezina Trophy.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
If no candidate wins a majority in the primary, the top two finishers will advance to a November runoff.
—City News Service, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The team closest to the pallino wins the point.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
If any candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, that candidate wins outright.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
About halfway through the video, Simpson wins the fight, lifts up his opponent and collects his money.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Christian wins individual immunity for Purple but drops.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite his size, Barkey can play center as well as wing and wins his fair share of battles through his skating, motor and pure determination.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This Marlins will have to ride pitching, defense and one-run wins again.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
And if Board Chair Sandy Hart wins her race for County Treasurer in November, her seat will be filled by an appointee, bringing the total to six.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
But Democrats picked up momentum on the issue in 2025 races with messaging centered on cost of living, including sizable wins in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races.
—Mary Ramsey
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, commentators are pointing to real, quiet wins for both China and Pakistan, whose behind-the-scenes roles in pushing for the ceasefire have increased their global standing.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
Sam Levinson’s sex- and drug-laden series, which premiered in 2019, catapulted Zendaya to two Emmy wins and her current A-list standing as well as elevating the profiles of Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi and Colman Domingo.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Her four most recent wins were all for her performance as Deborah Vance in Hacks.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Spoelstra entered Thursday four wins from Fitzsimmons’ 832.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Those wins include his dominant 12-stroke victory in 1997 and his emotional win in 2019, which remains Woods’ last professional win, major or otherwise.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Close wins and walk-off wins have become commonplace for Orange Lutheran (10-3) this season.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Hellebuyck, who stopped 18 shots, is 20-21-11 after posting a career-high 47 wins last season while winning his third Vezina Trophy.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wins
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But if a court reaches a different interpretation of a legal question, that determination prevails.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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By backing multiple candidates, Uber appears to be positioning itself to maintain influence regardless of which candidate ultimately prevails.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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The grinding win earns the Bruins a spot Sunday’s title game against South Carolina, the three-time national champions who ended reigning champion UConn’s undefeated season and left Huskies coach Geno Auriemma fuming.—
John Marshall,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Points are awarded by zone, from 0 to 5; gutter balls subtract a point, while a ball that kisses the stake earns a perfect 10.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some users have found that microdosing, or taking the drug in small amounts, achieves the best health outcomes, but some experts warn against it.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Power and the Glory achieves the comfortable combination of a thriller plot with the high, moral ambiguity of a modern drama.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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Instead, this will be remembered as one of the most important victories of the young season if the Red Sox go on a run of graceful baseball.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Flyers have won three straight and have six victories in their last eight contests.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps some enterprising Democrat or Republican will come along who exhibits more faith in our constitutional system, governs with the foresight that there are more elections to come than just the next one — and reaps the benefits.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gemini attains a very favorable position almost directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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With just one bolster or lumbar pillow in a standout textile—such as linen or velvet, for instance—the bed gains a striking focal point.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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That's why using strong antivirus software with real-time protection can help detect suspicious behavior that may emerge after an attacker gains control of a device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The example helped the Bruins get through a night when an offense that typically scores 84 points per game was held to its lowest output of the season.—
Haley Sawyer,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Reese Atwood gets Texas the lead with a 2-RBI single up the middle that scores Kayden Henry and Leighann Goode.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Wins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wins. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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