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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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
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
And the South Asian women who long invested most of their assets into gold are winning in this rally.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
More Getty Images The win came on his 41st birthday weekend, which also marked his 17th wedding anniversary, a double celebration for the former San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars forward.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Boston won each of the first three games by one run — a notable development given how the club had lost an MLB-high 19 one-run games prior — and Sunday was shaping up to be another razor-thin affair until the Red Sox finally pulled ahead in the sixth.
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Even with the Wimbledon win and a French Open final appearance against Alcaraz, the steroid cloud has yet to disappear over Sinner.
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Perhaps the only notable shift in Nice’s infamous beach culture is a reduction in toplessness, thanks in part to the prevailing presence of camera phones.—
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Writers who draw on personal stories are often dogged by nonfiction’s prevailing imperative of factual precision.—
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Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese earned themselves nods for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for The Studio.—
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That performance was enough to earn Player of the Game honors, as announced by the Sky after the contest.—
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The non-stick surface is also achieved naturally, without the use of any chemicals to coat the pan.—
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By Monday evening, the fire crew has achieved full containment of the blaze.—
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To collect enough points for a victory requires the right strategy and some luck with dice rolls.—
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The three-run blast, launched shortly after a 35-minute rain delay, gave the Yankees a 4-0 lead in what became a 10-3 victory.—
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When all was said and done, the Red Sox triumphed 9-3.—
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Meanwhile, Krejčíková triumphed against Paolini in the women's singles final.—
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Democratic lawmakers were initially blocked from visiting the site and have since filed legal action to gain access.—
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From the twins and their parents to evil fiancées and housekeepers, the characters have gained a cult following since their release, with some fans using them as inspiration for their outfits, summer mood boards, and interior design.—
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This practical wisdom links knowing what is right and acting on that knowledge to attain human happiness or flourishing.—
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What sets Prepared Food Photos apart is its effort to attain perfection in every photograph.—
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Frost and First Liberty allegedly told investors 100% of the proceeds from loan agreements and promissory notes would be used to fund bridge loans and that investors would be reap gains from the repayment of the bridge loans and the interest paid on them.—
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Real estate professionals are the first to believe that the Sunshine State will reap huge benefits from Mamdani's victory.—
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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