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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in earns
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in victories
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
a team with 12 wins and two losses
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wins
Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Whoever wins the Vikings quarterback competition (likely Kyler Murray) will be the beneficiary of a highly favorable pass-coverage schedule.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The trade-off, obviously, would be cost, which generally wins out over the sustainability of a livable environment.
—Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Week One could play an important role in who wins the AFC West.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The toddler now wins hands down.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Two officials stood above the players, with one signaling touchdown (meaning Tate caught the ball, Seattle wins) and the other signaling touchback (meaning Jennings caught the ball, Green Bay wins).
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Palomar wins First baseman Michael Rodda was 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and four RBIs and third baseman Adrian Macias was 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs Thursday as Palomar College (38-5) opened its best 2-of-3 state Super Regionals series against Saddleback with a 12-2 victory.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Giants must capitalize with early wins against vulnerable opponents this fall to set a promising course in John Harbaugh’s first season as head coach.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Lindelof and Cord Jefferson won the Emmy Award for outstanding writing for a limited series for the show, while the show itself also won the outstanding limited series award among its 26 nominations and 11 wins.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 May 2026
The debt snowball method, meanwhile, may help some people stay motivated by creating quicker psychological wins.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Regardless of other teams’ results, Kansas can clinch at least a share of the league title with two victories this week/weekend — and KU would win the title outright with three wins.
—Gary Bedore
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
In the race for best facelift, the sleekest neck wins, especially on the internet.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
The 96 wins and 42 road wins are the most in the conference in that span.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Across its four seasons, Only Murders has received 56 Emmy Award nominations with seven wins including Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics, Outstanding Music Competition for a Series, and Outstanding Guest Actor for Nathan Lane.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Verb
No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Whoever wins the Vikings quarterback competition (likely Kyler Murray) will be the beneficiary of a highly favorable pass-coverage schedule.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The trade-off, obviously, would be cost, which generally wins out over the sustainability of a livable environment.
—Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Week One could play an important role in who wins the AFC West.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The toddler now wins hands down.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Two officials stood above the players, with one signaling touchdown (meaning Tate caught the ball, Seattle wins) and the other signaling touchback (meaning Jennings caught the ball, Green Bay wins).
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Palomar wins First baseman Michael Rodda was 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and four RBIs and third baseman Adrian Macias was 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs Thursday as Palomar College (38-5) opened its best 2-of-3 state Super Regionals series against Saddleback with a 12-2 victory.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
Vegas claimed its fifth regular-season Pacific Division title this year and is now four wins from a third Western Conference championship banner.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Giants must capitalize with early wins against vulnerable opponents this fall to set a promising course in John Harbaugh’s first season as head coach.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Lindelof and Cord Jefferson won the Emmy Award for outstanding writing for a limited series for the show, while the show itself also won the outstanding limited series award among its 26 nominations and 11 wins.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 May 2026
The debt snowball method, meanwhile, may help some people stay motivated by creating quicker psychological wins.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Regardless of other teams’ results, Kansas can clinch at least a share of the league title with two victories this week/weekend — and KU would win the title outright with three wins.
—Gary Bedore
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
In the race for best facelift, the sleekest neck wins, especially on the internet.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
The 96 wins and 42 road wins are the most in the conference in that span.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Across its four seasons, Only Murders has received 56 Emmy Award nominations with seven wins including Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics, Outstanding Music Competition for a Series, and Outstanding Guest Actor for Nathan Lane.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wins
Verb
-
An upbeat party atmosphere prevails inside the Wiener Stadthalle arena and in the separate Eurovision Village fan zone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
-
With Tehran engaged in high-stakes peace negotiations, the outcome could determine which faction prevails in the next phase of the Islamic Republic.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Verb
-
With generous grounds and a residence built for gathering, this Southern Highlands estate invites the full cast of grandparents, cousins, friends, and whoever else earns a place at the weekend table.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
-
Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Verb
-
The telling is harrowing, but also humorous at times, and achieves an emotional register that had me, essentially, transfixed.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
-
Here, the Sport+ drive mode does a commendable job of keeping the transmission in the meaty parts of the powerband, while dialing the dampers back to Sport achieves the right balance of body control and compliance on these less-than-perfect road surfaces.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Noun
-
The bill, which was supported by nurses, teachers, construction workers and service employees in Connecticut, is one of the biggest victories for organized labor in the state in recent years.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
-
And Morton didn’t have to do a whole lot in playoff victories over Detroit (5-0) and San Francisco (17-10) en route to Super Bowl 5.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Verb
-
However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
-
The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
Gemini attains a very favorable position almost directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
By tracking the population, the conservancy builds a database of valuable insights into raptors and, in turn, gains a better understanding of the overall ecosystem.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
-
Blum noted that several billionaires have made high-profile departures from California as a state billionaire tax proposal gains steam.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Verb
-
Felix Schutz scores the winning goal 21 seconds into overtime at Veltins Arena, ordinarily the home of the Schalke soccer team.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
-
While some of the new businesses in North Chicago are considered small businesses like Mia’s and Drive Performance, Considine said each time a startup medical company begins operating in the Helix 51 incubator at Rosalind Franklin, the city scores another new concern.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wins. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
