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 Meanwhile, national Republicans are attempting to mobilize the state’s conservative voters around Marshall in a state Trump won with 57% of the vote in 2024. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 In 2022, Lula summoned his old populist magnetism, built a coalition large enough to defeat Bolsonaro, and won a third term. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026 She was nominated for the People’s Choice Award 2005 for Syrian Bride and for European Actress 2008 for Lemon Tree, which won her an Asia Pacific Screen Award. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 Glee won six Emmys, including a directing win for Murphy for the pilot episode and best supporting actress in a comedy series for Lynch in 2010. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 The 41-year-old James got the final word as the Sixers won 106-100. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Li also won the Fashion Trust US Ready-to-Wear Award in April and the Karl Lagerfeld Prize at the 2026 LVMH Prize in September. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026 The production won the Tony Award for special theatrical event. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The 27-year-old Poncelet won the Downhill Skateboarding World Championships in 2022 and 2023 and has been chasing the world record for years. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for won

Verb

Even if cooler heads had not quite prevailed by this point in the episode, the concluding plot twist would have forced matters in that direction.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
In 2016, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton won by 3 percentage points while then-President Barack Obama prevailed in Mahoning County in 2012 by 29 points.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevailed

Verb

Lawmakers were surprised to learn that nearly 1,700 state employees in all departments were paid more than $50,000 in overtime alone, while nearly 2,600 employees earned more than $40,000 in overtime in addition to their salaries.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Their primary race is still regarded as a historic political earthquake, but, in the final tally, Ocasio-Cortez earned fewer than seventeen thousand votes.

— Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of earned

Verb

Bangladesh almost achieved that in recent years but in 2025 coverage dropped.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
What this 2026 squad lacks is a savvy veteran quarterback such as Ryan Fitzpatrick, who carried that franchise to five wins, which were all achieved after beginning that season with a seven-game losing streak.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of achieved

Verb

But inside, Sweeney’s vision triumphed over Wright’s, who, despite many passionate memos, was unable to convince Harry to interfere.

— Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Our unscripted team triumphed with ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,’ Season 7, which scored the biggest season-premiere audience in the show’s history.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of triumphed

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The Rams amassed over 400 total yards, gained 30-plus first downs, scored five touchdowns, converted 50 percent of their third downs, and committed zero turnovers against the Bills.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Amazon — The e-commerce giant gained more than 1% after Morgan Stanley named it a top pick and raised its price target.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of gained

Verb

The researchers demonstrated the benefit of using different atoms by maintaining quantum entanglement for 10 seconds as against a few milliseconds attained with the same set of atoms.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
There is a greater good to be attained and that is the emphasis that will now be placed on the education of our students.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of attained

Verb

But remarks made last week by Bruce Brown, an eight-year NBA veteran fighting for a roster spot with the New York Knicks, garnered enough attention online that the league piped up.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Hughes garnered a reputation as a coach that impacted the lives of his players on and off the field.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026