1
as in prevailed
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 earned
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all
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Recent Examples of won
No Homefield Advantage Arkansas lost by at least 24 points at home for the fifth time since November 2023 when Auburn won 48-10 and Missouri won 48-14 over a 13-day span.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
The reason being is that Earth-2 consists of an alt-history in which the German Reich won World War II.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
Adams won a Pulitzer Prize, basically because his timing was right.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
The Seattle Mariners’ 6-4 win Saturday gave them a two-game lead in the American League West, a division the Astros have won in each of the past seven 162-game seasons.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
The reason being is that Earth-2 consists of an alt-history in which the German Reich won World War II.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
Adams won a Pulitzer Prize, basically because his timing was right.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
The Seattle Mariners’ 6-4 win Saturday gave them a two-game lead in the American League West, a division the Astros have won in each of the past seven 162-game seasons.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for won
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Chevron and Hess prevailed with their argument that Exxon’s right of first refusal over Hess’ Guyana stake did not apply to an acquisition of Hess in its entirety.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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The administration has already prevailed in litigation involving its ban on transgender people serving in the military.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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In addition, data showed those who switched to self-employment had previously earned more than peers who were paid employees, contrasting with notions that they were pushed into starting their own business.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Both continents coexist and compete to produce the most influential companies in financial technology, though the paths taken and outcomes achieved often vary widely.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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As Variety recently reported, Indonesian cinema has achieved a remarkable market reversal, with local films now commanding the dominant box office position over Hollywood imports.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Blaney is the only driver locked into the Round of 8, a serendipitous circumstance given that a Ford driver hasn’t won at Kansas since three-time champion Joey Logano triumphed there in 2020.—
Reid Spencer,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Team World, however, would strike first on Sunday, as the doubles team of Alcaraz and Ruud triumphed over Michelsen and Opelka.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Manacled gained a devoted following.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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This was followed by another eye update that has since gained more than 417,000 views.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Yet he’s grown into his role and attained greater serenity, proud of his resilience, consistency and loyalty to the house.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nearing the end of his career, White is considered the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) among quarterbacks, having attained eight championship rings, a number that is purposefully one more than the consensus real-life GOAT, Tom Brady.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel last week sparked a firestorm via comments on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk that garnered a rebuke from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and his ABC suspension.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
24 Sep. 2025
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The music garnered nominations at the Grammys, Golden Globes and Academy Awards, among other accolades.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Ayo Edebiri made her Venice Film Festival debut last month in some of Matthieu Blazy’s first custom looks for Chanel.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Curry made a rare public appearance at an event in Los Angeles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the musical cult classic.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Won.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/won. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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