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
The week after golfer Rory McIlroy won back-to-back Masters tournaments in Augusta, Ossoff spoke to a lively audience in the city.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Tied 9-9 heading to the fourth, Walpole won the opening draw but turned over possession in Reading’s defensive zone.
—Matt Goisman, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
When the Cubs finally won the World Series in 2016 in seven games, about 750 fans poured into Perry’s bar, a place that could seat about 400 at the time.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
For his role as Hamlet, Olivier won his only Academy Award for best actor in 1949.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Tied 9-9 heading to the fourth, Walpole won the opening draw but turned over possession in Reading’s defensive zone.
—Matt Goisman, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
When the Cubs finally won the World Series in 2016 in seven games, about 750 fans poured into Perry’s bar, a place that could seat about 400 at the time.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
For his role as Hamlet, Olivier won his only Academy Award for best actor in 1949.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for won
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Before the yuppie era, a certain staid gentility prevailed.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Graham Platner, the anti-Israel progressive who took Maine’s political establishment by storm this spring, has officially prevailed in his state’s Democratic Senate primary.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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New Zealand earned its first point in the World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Iran.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Daveigh launched her career with several starring roles in films like the American dub of Spirited Away, Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and The Ring — the last of which earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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This time, the study included a vocabulary of over 1,000 words and achieved a median speed of 78 words per minute.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Four years ago Saudi Arabia triumphed against Lionel Messi’s Argentina team, which eventually went on to win the tournament in Qatar.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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This time, the Mexican national team triumphed 2-0 before an exuberant crowed at its home stadium.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Yet, two goals in one game 40 years ago have attained that status.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Richards attained fame as a pioneering male supermodel in major ad campaigns by the likes of Bruce Weber, Richard Avedon, and Helmut Newton, but all along he was being extorted and exploited by Mierers and his followers to bolster (and bankroll) their shaky, pseudoscientific philosophy.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The use of the platform has garnered pushback from community members concerned about the overreliance on technology in schools.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The Greens made a key alliance with the Triarchy to fortify its naval forces.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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“Won.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/won. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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