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
Pugh’s role of antiheroine Cathy Ames was portrayed by Jo Van Fleet in the film, and Van Fleet later won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her turn in the role.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Paris Jackson just won a major victory in her ongoing battle with her dad’s estate’s executors.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 May 2026
The Sabres won all three games on the road against the Bruins but managed only one home win.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Walker won the Heisman Trophy in 1982.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Paris Jackson just won a major victory in her ongoing battle with her dad’s estate’s executors.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 May 2026
The Sabres won all three games on the road against the Bruins but managed only one home win.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Walker won the Heisman Trophy in 1982.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for won
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If it can be said that a honeymoon period prevailed following the 2021 agreements, that sense of fellow feeling has long since dissipated.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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New York has prevailed in the first three games of the series against the 76ers by margins of 39, six and 14 points, underscoring their ability to come out on top in a variety of different game scenarios.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Kerr earned the 2015-16 NBA Coach of the Year award after guiding the Warriors to an NBA-record 73-9 mark during the regular season.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Of Snell’s five runs allowed, four were earned.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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This is the beginning of a childhood dream achieved.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Madrid achieved that 94 years ago, when meetings between the two clubs were not quite so charged, to pick up the 1931-32 title, their first league success.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed with a Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Leigh triumphed at the 2022 Biennale when she was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion prize after becoming the first Black woman to represent the United States.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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But the core disputes were left unresolved, and, in the interim, Iran gained time to rebuild its weapons arsenals and defenses, preparing for a potential wider conflict.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The Department of Government Efficiency gained access to internal FEMA networks containing survivors’ private information.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The Jayhawks have matched their program record of 20 wins in conference play, a mark first attained in 2025.—
Gary Bedore
May 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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To be sure, annual grocery price increases remain well below a recent peak attained during the pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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On Saturday, One Nation, an Australian anti-immigration party with Trumpian politics, won a special election and garnered its first seat in the lower house of the Parliament, The New York Times reported.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
11 May 2026
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The case garnered national headlines.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Won.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/won. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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