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 Toronto hasn't beaten NYCFC in New York since September of 2020 and has never won at Yankee Stadium. — CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 Jakob Marsee, Joe Mack and Xavier Edwards had RBI hits during a four-run fifth inning for the Marlins, who have won four of five following a 12-game losing streak. — Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026 This includes a 62-89 mark in 2022, and the 67-52 record in 2023, the season where the Rangers won their first World Series, in which he was named MVP. — Mac Engel july 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026 Progressive Democratic politicians have won major electoral victories across the country in recent months amid growing frustrations surrounding inequality, affordability and potential threats to job security posed by artificial intelligence. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 After initially rejecting Jukebox’s sexuality and even harming her because of it, Marvin accepted his child’s sexuality and won her trust and love over seasons two and three. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026 The lawsuit alleges Cacioppo had previously won competitive contract bids. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 Seabrook and Litrel won the 2026 Georgia Author of the Year Award in specialty books from the Georgia Writers Association. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 While Modi won a third term in 2024, his party’s majority was reduced and his government had to rely on allies for the first time in parliament. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for won

Verb

Last month, Lindsey Graham, the longtime senator, prevailed over five primary challengers.

— Terry Collins, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Džumhur ultimately prevailed 7-6(5), 6-7(4), 7-6(4) in three hours and 42 minutes, but the incident was another example of players not yet getting to grips with how ELC works.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of prevailed

Verb

The blockbuster earned the fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x, as well as Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, their first champions on the ranking.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Earlier this month, Abdul-Mateen earned an Emmy nomination for his lead performance as Wonder Man.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of earned

Verb

In contrast, companies focused on creating customer value, such as Amazon and Apple, achieved sustained success and high valuations.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Is Little Feat the most influential American rock band that never achieved mainstream success, in large part because its music was simply too diverse and good to make major commercial inroads?

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of achieved

Verb

Danhausen triumphed over Dominik Mysterio in a Human Monies on a Pole Match, securing a significant victory with crucial assistance from Joe Hendry and the Minihausens.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Within a week, Flaco had triumphed over the doubters who feared that an owl raised in captivity wouldn’t have the strength or stamina to survive in the outside world.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of triumphed

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Other projects to return and restore tribal lands have gained momentum in recent years.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Were the war to end tomorrow, Ukraine would have lost territory but gained military partnerships and significant investments, along with a new engine for its security and economic future.

— Thomas Nagorski, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of gained

Verb

Even Telemundo’s legendary soccer narrator Cantor, has attained cross-over appeal, recently starring in a Coors Light commercial.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
All new sign-ups automatically receive Influencer status, while the Ambassador tier requires spending a minimum of $5,000 on the card in a year and the fanciest Icon designation can only be attained with a $15,000 annual spend.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of attained

Verb

As of this week, the committee’s previous recommendation to revoke Eastside’s request for proposal to build the redevelopment had not garnered final approval by, or appeared on a meeting agenda of, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners.

— Sofi Zeman July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The product, which is nothing more than a ball attached to a headband by a string, has garnered tens of millions of views on TikTok and posted revenues of more than $100 million over the past two full years.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026