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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
Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
His idea was that once teams were eliminated from playoff contention, wins from that point on would count towards draft ranking points, with teams that accumulate the most such points getting the highest draft picks.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Jimmie Johnson wins the Aaron’s 499, edging Clint Bowyer by about a foot.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
At age 90, the wily Icahn must know that the chances that Kirby wins American are long.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Ayesa's Helios company wins NASA mining contract.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The drag racer is a three-time Funny Car world champion and owns the second-most Funny Car wins — 77 — in National Hot Rod Association history.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
What really wins her over is the story of how Josh came to adopt Burberry 2.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
While college baseball observers look at the wins as upsets, eighth-year coach Jonathan Hernandez would prefer his players not.
—Eric Olson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The 2024 Mets, under the guidance of present manager Carlos Mendoza, had a record of 11 more losses than wins as May came to a close.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Since late January, the 76ers are 2-14 against top-six teams, with both of the wins coming against Minnesota.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The Australian has three worldwide wins this year — the HSBC Women’s World Championship on the LPGA Tour along with the Women’s Australian Open and Australian WPGA.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Seals need two wins The San Diego Seals can make the National Lacrosse League playoffs with a pair of wins over the Las Vegas Desert Dogs.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Spoelstra entered Thursday four wins from Fitzsimmons’ 832.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Woods has won the famed green jacket five times, his most wins in any of the PGA Tour’s majors.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Netflix is betting that steady execution on its core business wins in a more crowded, consolidating market.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
His idea was that once teams were eliminated from playoff contention, wins from that point on would count towards draft ranking points, with teams that accumulate the most such points getting the highest draft picks.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Jimmie Johnson wins the Aaron’s 499, edging Clint Bowyer by about a foot.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
At age 90, the wily Icahn must know that the chances that Kirby wins American are long.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Ayesa's Helios company wins NASA mining contract.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The drag racer is a three-time Funny Car world champion and owns the second-most Funny Car wins — 77 — in National Hot Rod Association history.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
What really wins her over is the story of how Josh came to adopt Burberry 2.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Horner tallied eight RBIs in the Cubs’ consecutive wins with his five Wednesday, setting a career high.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
While college baseball observers look at the wins as upsets, eighth-year coach Jonathan Hernandez would prefer his players not.
—Eric Olson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The 2024 Mets, under the guidance of present manager Carlos Mendoza, had a record of 11 more losses than wins as May came to a close.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Since late January, the 76ers are 2-14 against top-six teams, with both of the wins coming against Minnesota.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The Australian has three worldwide wins this year — the HSBC Women’s World Championship on the LPGA Tour along with the Women’s Australian Open and Australian WPGA.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Seals need two wins The San Diego Seals can make the National Lacrosse League playoffs with a pair of wins over the Las Vegas Desert Dogs.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Spoelstra entered Thursday four wins from Fitzsimmons’ 832.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Woods has won the famed green jacket five times, his most wins in any of the PGA Tour’s majors.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wins
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In Nebraska, assume that Dan Osborn prevails over incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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However, even if Mendoza Hernandez prevails, he may not be released.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Carmona brings tenacity, experience and the kind of calm, functional play style that earns camp opportunities.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The other reason for picky old rockers to show up is that this company achieves some very powerful harmonics on many of those songs, utilizing Marriott’s immersive capabilities.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nemesis achieves a lot, introducing a dangerous new villain that even the mighty Asgard fear, while ramping up the tension for a suitably dramatic season finale.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those victories were a home sweep against Houston.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Heptathlete Jenna Fee Feyerabend of San Diego State and decathlete Sam Betz of UC San Diego scored victories over the weekend as Tritons, Aztecs and track and field athletes from Mesa College dominated the 47th annual Aztec Invitational.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 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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If Hilton gains while Bianco's support holds steady or declines, a Democrat could overtake Bianco and acquire the second spot in the general election, strategists say.—
Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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This partnership positions all three companies to benefit if that rollout gains traction.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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For the first time in more than a decade, cumulative points totals will determine the 16-driver Chase field that will compete for the title, and the driver who scores the most points in the final 10 races will be crowned champion.—
Nate Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Composer Hiroyuki Sawano scores the film.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Wins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wins. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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