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

In the end, Lula's message of continuity and a focus on social spending prevailed.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
In an October exhibition game that felt more like a game in late March, Duke prevailed over the Kansas Jayhawks 90-84 in just the Blue Devils’ second trip ever to Allen Fieldhouse.

— Dominick Williams October 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevailed

Verb

The quarterback Mike Macdonald has earned his paychecks from making quarterbacks uncomfortable.

— Sam McDowell October 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
On every floor, display cabinets overflow with magic wands, sparkly hats, silk scarves, handcuffs, dice, Rubik's Cubes, toys, photographs and dozens of trophies earned by students in competitions all over the world.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of earned

Verb

Zhang fell into the water four times and achieved a maximum distance of only 20 meters (66 feet).

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
The Roadster also did not fly any appreciable distance, landing short of even the 120 feet the Wright Brothers achieved during their first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of achieved

Verb

The rest is very long, because stories are always long, even when a life hasn’t failed or triumphed, like mine, even when a life is nothing more than a bit of space and many hours together.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
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

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

The show’s soundtrack also garnered critical acclaim, with many of the covers performed by the cast making the Billboard Hot 100.

— Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
There has been a long-running legal effort to win a new trial in the case that has garnered national attention and was the subject of a podcast.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026