WINS (OVER) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

wins (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of win (over)

as in persuades

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests a combination of solid reasoning and outright begging won my parents over, and I became an exchange student for a year

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Fielder persuades Holmes to watch it for the first time, on a laptop in the couple’s bed.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
While posing artfully in the store’s shop window, Klara catches the eye of Josie (Mia Tharia), who persuades her mother Chrissie (Amy Adams) to buy her as a companion.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of persuades

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These scenes are quite moving and well-played by Apa, who not only convinces us with that famous voice of Stewart’s but also his demeanor on screen and off.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
The immature eccentric initially has no plans to head back to the States, until Christy convinces him to stand tall and fight.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of convinces

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In an email, Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Emily Hilliard said that every committee member satisfies the FDA’s ethics requirements.

— Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
In an email, HHS spokesperson Emily Hilliard wrote that every committee member satisfies the FDA’s ethics requirements.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfies

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Brooklinen and Boll & Branch have breathable everyday essentials covered, while Nickey Kehoe brings a more playful approach to bedding with colorful patterns and unexpected designs.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
This year also brings the return of the Dubai Sail Grand Prix, with high-speed catamarans racing off the city’s coastline, while HYROX Dubai will see athletes tackle a grueling combination of running and functional fitness challenges.

— Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

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