1
as in to prevail
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 to earn
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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3
as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all
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as in victory
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
a team with 12 wins and two losses
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Recent Examples of win
Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2025
Although their opponents are on a streak of ten major ICC ODI wins on the trot, this Indian XI is very much on a mission.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Jeff Smith, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
So far, the net effect of MAGA foreign policy has been to get exactly zero concessions from Moscow, while simultaneously reviving the fortunes of Canada’s Liberal Party and helping the mainstream center-right win in Greenland.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Oscillating between lilac, light blue, and gray, light periwinkle nails are the winning formula for those looking for a delicate pastel shade inspired by the sky and flower petals.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2025
Although their opponents are on a streak of ten major ICC ODI wins on the trot, this Indian XI is very much on a mission.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
Johnson took the lead back with a pull-up three 20 seconds later and that was all the scoring until Johnson sealed the win with two free throws with a second remaining.
—Jeff Smith, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
So far, the net effect of MAGA foreign policy has been to get exactly zero concessions from Moscow, while simultaneously reviving the fortunes of Canada’s Liberal Party and helping the mainstream center-right win in Greenland.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for win
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Pod Save America's Jon Lovett welcomed Bill Maher, who challenged the left's prevailing support for transgender rights and gender-affirming care.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Cool conditions are forecast to prevail through Sunday.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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Members earn points on every purchase and accumulate even more through Birthday Rewards and special promotional events like Friends & Family, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Last season, City’s revenue advantage sat at £53.2m — and that was with United earning Champions League money.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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All of it, of course, is meant to achieve Zuckerberg’s vague yet relentless mission to connect the world.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The victory was never in doubt for the No. 3 Huskies, who led wire-to-wire to secure their fifth consecutive Big East Tournament title and their 12th in a row including seven years in the American Athletic Conference from 2014-20.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
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When the team won its first championship in 2018, the Eagles decided not to celebrate the victory with President Donald Trump, who was in his first term in office at the time.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Mikey Madison, the movie’s 25-year-old breakout star, triumphed in the race for best actress.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Creative efforts on Disney+ series Rivals scored a Best Social Media Key Art win, and Prime Video’s Fallout triumphed in Best Experiential Marketing.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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And in spite of market turbulence caused by Mr. Trump's tariff threats, some experts think stocks are likely to gain strength in the months to come, although not without periodic bouts of volatility.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The project gained the U.K. musician a cult following eager for even the smallest hints of new music — often delivered in the form of ephemeral snippets posted and then quickly deleted on Jim’s TikTok.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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Globally, fewer than 1% of adults from the poorest households attain a bachelor’s degree, compared to over 10% from affluent backgrounds.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Niebuhr believed that while the highest moral achievements could be attained only by individuals, constructive social change was possible only by working together for justice.—
Scott Paeth,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
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To reap the benefits of infrared light without the risk, Seheult recommended going outside and covering up for about 30 minutes, even in the morning or evening while the sun is setting.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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These inclusion efforts reap benefits for individuals, workplace policies, and businesses.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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