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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2
as in earned
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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3
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
Velasco now teaches on the White Mountain Apache reservation, and has won awards for his teaching methods.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Democrats won control of the chamber for the first time in 40 years.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Who won Head of Household on 'Big Brother'?
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
The Palm Beach Passion won the AVP Cup, with Dalhauser and Crabb playing on a team with Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes, the 2024 Olympic silver medalists for Canada.
—Maggie Hendricks, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Democrats won control of the chamber for the first time in 40 years.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Who won Head of Household on 'Big Brother'?
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
The Palm Beach Passion won the AVP Cup, with Dalhauser and Crabb playing on a team with Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes, the 2024 Olympic silver medalists for Canada.
—Maggie Hendricks, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for won
Verb
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Still, the Taliban prevailed decisively.—
Dan Fisher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Experts prevailed, for a while.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Velasco's wife, a teacher who earned her doctorate alongside him, pushed him to change his approach.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The scene touched the hearts of viewers and earned rave reviews from critics.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The effect was achieved through volume capture technology.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the company achieved the world’s first test of a megawatt-class, multi-kilovolt hybrid electric propulsion system in altitude conditions simulating single-aisle commercial flight.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As for the managers, four have won the competition three times or more, with Zinedine Zidane the only one to have triumphed in three consecutive seasons.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Northern Irishman, who clinched the title here back in 2016, leads the field alongside Team Europe Ryder Cup teammates Tyrrell Hatton and native son Shane Lowry, who triumphed in this tourney as an amateur in 2009.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The post quickly gained traction, receiving over 2,700 upvotes.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Startups gained an edge by staying lean, automating manual work and cutting anything that doesn’t drive growth or profit.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Less than 100 pairs of the original release were produced and the style attained mythical status over the years, at times feeling like a sneaker that could only be seen through screens.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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It’s been demonstrated, for example, that greater savings can be attained for those with comparatively higher body mass indices.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the season, the set has already garnered glowing reviews from Amazon shoppers for its versatility.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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On TikTok, there are endless videos featuring fan theories and commentary that have garnered thousands of views.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
2 Sep. 2025
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Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The right-hander made his second start with the organization on Saturday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Won.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/won. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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