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winning

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noun

winning

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verb

present participle of win
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Recent Examples of winning
Adjective
Lindsey leaves as the winningest football coach in program history; his 72.7 percent winning mark is the fourth-highest in the history of Division I FCS (formerly Division I-AA). Staff Reports, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2023 Joe Montana Super Bowl winning jersey The jersey is arguably one of the winningest jerseys ever worn in football history, as Montana wore it for two Super Bowl victories, one of which he was named Super Bowl MVP. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2023
Noun
The Aztecs go into the game riding an eight-game winning streak – the most recent March 12 victory a triple-overtime, 72-68 triumph over Wyoming that gave the Aztecs the Mountain West title. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025 United were on a seven-match winning streak before that loss. Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
None lasted more than three years, and only Nagy produced a winning season. Phil Rogers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Mega Millions says that no representative of the lottery would ever call, text or e-mail anyone about winning a prize. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for winning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
Adjective
  • The real dogs are ridiculously adorable, there's of course a scene with a meatball and spaghetti noodle, and the results could be a lot worse for the Mickey Mouse equivalent of a Hallmark Christmas movie.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
  • First, the good news: Disney found some absolutely adorable dogs to star in this remake of the 1955 original.
    Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The music and themes make this one of the more charming live-action adaptations in a while.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
  • It’s made from weather-resistant aluminum that looks better with age, and the delicate floral scrollwork provides charming details.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Chatsworth 3, Cleveland 1: Michael Guerrero threw the complete game, striking out seven and walking one, to lift Chatsworth to the West Valley League win.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Momentum is on the Blue Devils’ side, with nine straight wins after Friday’s triumph.
    Kennington Smith III, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The prevailing wisdom in Chicago at the time was the Blackhawks were torn between Byram and center Alex Turcotte.
    Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Maccabees fought for the value of Jewish distinctiveness, the right to live according to commandments that the prevailing Greek authorities viewed as backward.
    Rabbi Leon A. Morris, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Such events significantly increase a stadium’s earning potential and achieve the goal of creating a venue with year-round impact.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Smith entered the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday with a shot at earning up to $6 million thanks to three contract escalators, according to ESPN.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Also, authors who had a specific plan for achieving their primary goal were more likely to have their process go as expected.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This suggests that authors should focus less on driving book sales and more on achieving their other goals.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Foley is proud of the color, and its connection to his dear friend.
    Jackie Fields, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • It’s been 80 years since the mighty pound sterling stepped down from its lofty pedestal of international trading currency at the Bretton Woods Agreement and handed the baton to our dear dollar.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • His Tom goes through his routines with slight weariness but also diligence, at times flashing an innocent surprise in his eyes — all of this more affecting than pure burn-out.
    Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
  • De Fontenay’s affecting but frustrating film has its reasons for that distance.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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