WON Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

won

verb

Definition of won

past tense of win

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 Antioch’s defensive line — senior Willie Hamilton and Harrison Victor and junior Camryn Mowery — won the trenches the rest of the way. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 The project won the top prize at Guangxi’s provincial science and technology awards on August 24. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Beckon, which first won a Michelin star in 2023, is known for its chef’s tasting menu, while Major Tom concentrates on small plates and an extensive champagne list. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026 Earlier this month, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly won the Democratic nomination after one of the most chaotic and unusual primaries in the state’s history. — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026 Democrats haven’t won a statewide seat since 2018, when now-chairperson of the Florida Democratic Party, Nikki Fried, became a one-term agriculture commissioner. — Liv Caputo, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 The film won the ACID Award at Cannes and went on to collect more than 30 international prizes. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Clay-Chalkville is a Birmingham-area school that has won three of the past five Class 6A titles in Alabama. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Delphine Boël, 58, eventually won her legal fight and was granted the title of princess. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for won

Verb

Jeanie prevailed in the dispute and further consolidated her control of the organization.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Coleman initially won by a margin of 700 votes, but Franken prevailed in the recount.

— Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevailed

Verb

Singletary took a pay cut to the minimum salary to stay this offseason, and then earned his spot on the roster.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Bartko, who earned degrees in civil engineering and law in Belarus, fled her home country on a student visa to avoid political persecution over her vocal opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of earned

Verb

While 56% of retail leaders are confident that agentic AI initiatives will deliver quantifiable outcomes within the next 12 months, only 17% say their organization has achieved widespread, sustained business value across the enterprise.

— Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Beijing aims to transform the region into a high-altitude green energy powerhouse, with projects that include a $168 billion megadam, currently under construction, that could stretch the limits of what human engineering has achieved.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of achieved

Verb

After two jittery routines to start her competition, Claire triumphed with a stick to rocket ahead of Blakely and Carey.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
And in June, when Andy Burnham triumphed in a by-election on his way to becoming prime minister just a month later, he was flanked in victory by a 6-foot furry fox and a man in superhero spandex.

— Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of triumphed

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Rage cycling sessions, anxiety yoga and dozens of similar fitness initiatives have gained traction in recent years, inviting people to choose workout classes based on experiences and emotions.

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
There was a lot to be gained by doing adult films with the rise of VHS and the democratization of pornography, people being able to watch it in their living rooms.

— Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of gained

Verb

Your employees also should be able to identify where and how output originated, detail the data security measures in place and express confidence in the level of accuracy attained.

— Suzanne Konstance, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Created just one year before Mickey Mouse, Oswald has attained cult status in Disney history.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of attained

Verb

In the latest survey from the University of New Hampshire, Manzur garnered 34% to Pappas’s 47%.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Her cycle of resurrections, the highs and lows, didn’t seem to change her much over the years, even as the highs garnered her over half a billion dollars.

— Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of garnered

Verb

In the lawsuit, investors alleged they were led to believe that a groundbreaking Wondermind app would be made, advertising deals would be struck, and celebrity cover stories were already underway.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
Clinker is a dark gray, pebble-sized material made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln to about 2,642 degrees Fahrenheit (1,450 degrees Celsius).

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026