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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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan apologizes for racial slur during esports livestream, wins Offensive Rookie of Year.
—Greg Cote
february 6, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
But immigration enforcement that turns ugly in the streets is turning off the swing voters who will determine who wins the race for Congress this year.
—The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Also notably missing in the Class of 2026 was Bill Belichick, the current UNC coach who was thought by many to be a sure first-ballot hall of famer due to his six Super Bowl wins as a head coach in New England.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 6 Feb. 2026
This is not about whether this Democrat wins or that Republican wins.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Josh McDaniels wins Assistant Coach of the Year Vrabel was not the only Patriots coach honored Thursday night.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Limited renter wins Please note that the California wage advantage was largely limited to the Bay Area.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Dallas has five head-to-head contests remaining against the only two teams ahead of it in the division, conference and league standings (though, Carolina and Tampa Bay could pass Dallas with wins Thursday night).
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
But that gauntlet is now over, and the Horned Frogs must take advantage and begin to stack wins, starting with Saturday’s game against Kansas State.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Louisville's branch of the Democratic Socialists of America is looking to expand its power in state and local offices in 2026, building on recent wins and past campaigns.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Last season, the Tigers posted 87 wins—their most since 2014—and made the playoffs for the second straight year.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The team also extended its streak of wins by 25-plus to 19 games, the longest streak in at least the last 25 years.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The class ranked 11th nationally, according to 247Sports, and included four starters and seven players, including wide receivers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver, who were integral to the team's 11 wins.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Success really does breed success, and small wins, repeated, can quietly become big change.
—Sarah Harvey, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Football is the framing device for this romantic fantasy about LA Rams quarterback Joe Pendleton, who wins the starting job, then dies in a traffic accident while biking home (thanks to angelic error).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan apologizes for racial slur during esports livestream, wins Offensive Rookie of Year.
—Greg Cote
february 6, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
But immigration enforcement that turns ugly in the streets is turning off the swing voters who will determine who wins the race for Congress this year.
—The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Also notably missing in the Class of 2026 was Bill Belichick, the current UNC coach who was thought by many to be a sure first-ballot hall of famer due to his six Super Bowl wins as a head coach in New England.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 6 Feb. 2026
This is not about whether this Democrat wins or that Republican wins.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Josh McDaniels wins Assistant Coach of the Year Vrabel was not the only Patriots coach honored Thursday night.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Limited renter wins Please note that the California wage advantage was largely limited to the Bay Area.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
In between explaining the Capex increase, executives on Wednesday's call played up AI wins from the quarter.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Dallas has five head-to-head contests remaining against the only two teams ahead of it in the division, conference and league standings (though, Carolina and Tampa Bay could pass Dallas with wins Thursday night).
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
But that gauntlet is now over, and the Horned Frogs must take advantage and begin to stack wins, starting with Saturday’s game against Kansas State.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Louisville's branch of the Democratic Socialists of America is looking to expand its power in state and local offices in 2026, building on recent wins and past campaigns.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Last season, the Tigers posted 87 wins—their most since 2014—and made the playoffs for the second straight year.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The team also extended its streak of wins by 25-plus to 19 games, the longest streak in at least the last 25 years.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The class ranked 11th nationally, according to 247Sports, and included four starters and seven players, including wide receivers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver, who were integral to the team's 11 wins.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Success really does breed success, and small wins, repeated, can quietly become big change.
—Sarah Harvey, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wins
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That said, this also isn’t about waiting quietly and hoping the truth magically prevails.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Without this revolutionary position, fascism prevails.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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This converts the Bilt Blue into a flat-rate 2X no-annual-fee card that earns transferable points; the Bilt Obsidian would earn 4X points on dining or groceries, and the Palladium would earn 3X points everywhere.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Trendy Queen 2-piece Matching Lounge Set This is the kind of matching set that instantly earns its spot in a travel capsule wardrobe.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Whereas Mercury, a practically airless world, achieves temperatures that rise up to 427 °C (800 °F) in full Sun while its night side can plummet to as low as -180 °C (-290 °F), Venus consistently remains between 440–480 °C (820–900 °F).—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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OpenAI says the new model runs 25% faster than the previous version and achieves state-of-the-art performance while using fewer computing resources.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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After going nearly two months without consecutive victories, the Capitals beat the Islanders, 4-1, for their third straight win.—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2026
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His victories are hers, less so the other way around.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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And if the hypotheticals are not enough to dissuade, history is littered with teams trading away their future for immediate glories, seeing their plans implode, and being left with a ruinous future that becomes a hopeless present while another team reaps the benefits.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 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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And as analytics capabilities improve, old data gains new meaning.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Even if a party besides the junta’s proxy party, the Union Solidarity & Development Party, gains a foothold in the election, the military is already guaranteed a quarter of the seats in both houses of parliament under the 2008 constitution.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Post gets more attention for its content, while Newsom scores points with his base by reminding readers of the connection between the Post and the Murdochs.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Premier League scores a higher share of goals from corners, 18 per cent compared to 13 per cent in the Champions League, but the starkest difference comes from long throws.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Wins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wins. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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