Synonyms of wins

wins 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of win

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevails
• triumphs
• succeeds
• conquers
• overcomes
• contends
• sweeps
• kicks butt
• carries the day
• squeaks
• vies
• squeezes
• romps
• breezes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• fails
• collapses
• folds
• struggles
• flops
• declines
• slips
• washes out
• wanes
• flounders
• slumps

2

as in earns

to receive as return for effort

win a gold medal in swimming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earns
• reaps
• gains
• garners
• gets
• obtains
• makes
• lands
• secures
• attains
• realizes
• acquires
• draws
• captures
• procures
• achieves
• carries
• brings in
• bags
• knocks down
• pulls down
• comes by
• scores
• accomplishes
• accumulates
• nets
• amasses
• regains
• grosses
• occupies
• catches
• notches (up)
• recaptures
• clears
• takes over
• picks up
• racks up
• annexes
• remakes
• reacquires
• reattains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• forfeits
• pays
• gives
• grants
• accords
• parts (with)
• yields
• relinquishes
• surrenders
• gives up
• hands over

3

as in achieves

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieves
• attains
• gains
• scores
• makes
• obtains
• hits
• garners
• gets
• secures
• lands
• captures
• logs
• bags
• acquires
• draws
• excels
• realizes
• rings up
• clocks (up)
• carries
• racks up
• procures
• notches (up)
• chalks up
• matches
• ties
• equals
• rivals
• approaches
• touches
• meets
• amounts (to)
• tops
• surpasses
• measures up (to)
• outdoes
• beats

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• fails (at)
• loses
• falls short (of)

wins

2 of 2

noun

plural of win

as in victories

an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent

a team with 12 wins and two losses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• victories
• triumphs
• successes
• palms
• conquests
• captures
• sweeps
• shutouts
• blowouts
• landslides
• romps
• subjugations
• walkovers
• runaways
• takeovers
• laughers
• walkaways
• masteries
• squeakers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losses
• defeats
• trimmings
• beatings
• routs
• upsets
• whippings
• overthrows
• collapses
• failures
• flops
• drubbings
• disasters
• lickings
• declines
• slips
• shellackings
• washouts
• debacles
• slumps
• setbacks
• fizzles
• wanes
• lurches
• nonsuccesses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wins

Verb

Novak Djokovic wins his second Wimbledon title and denies Roger Federer his record eighth by holding off the Swiss star in five sets. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Holloway, conversely, has been more active, going 5-3 since McGregor's last octagon appearance, including BMF title wins. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Millions of Americans who disagree on nearly everything politically and culturally can celebrate together when their team wins a championship or a big game. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

The first round of voting will take place in April, with a runoff to follow between the top two candidates if none wins 50%. — Mike Sheen, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Weird wins you over in these six bizarre movies that are actually fun to watch. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

If Norway wins, Sweden will face them and elite striker Erling Haaland. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs have hosted multiple AFC Championships at Arrowhead that have led to Super Bowl wins. — Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026

Noun

Undefeated Dallas Power and Chicago Triplets lead the standings, while Detroit Amps and Houston Rig Hands seek their first wins. — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

Entering Friday’s games, only the Angels (16) and Rockies (15) had fewer wins on the road. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Both sides have acknowledged that coming down from the high of such wins took a little extra time. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Star Jean Smart is now in line to win her fifth Emmy for the show and her eighth overall, which would put her in a tie for the actress with the most Emmy acting wins in history. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 July 2026

Here’s a look at some food advocates’ wins and losses in the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. — Lizzie Kane july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

More recently, democratic socialists have seen a number of wins in congressional races. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Steady effort sets the stage for bigger wins without needing a big performance. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

And with this loss, San Francisco, Colorado and the New York Mets are tied for the fewest wins (36) in the National League. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2026