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as in prevails
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 earns
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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as in achieves
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 victories
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
a team with 12 wins and two losses
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Recent Examples of wins
Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Now, a visiting team that wins at Old Trafford is no surprise in 2024.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case the Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
—Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
France This wins for sheer scale and takes the title of world’s largest interconnected ski resort system.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The devil wins when there is disharmony.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024
By the end of the festival, the movie wins the Palme and Madison is a front-runner for Best Actress.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Gi-hun wins, but doesn't feel like a winner By the last game, only Gi-hun, Sang-woo and their ally Sae-byeok (Hoyeon), a North Korean defector with a little brother to care for, are left alive.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Now, a visiting team that wins at Old Trafford is no surprise in 2024.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case the Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
—Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
France This wins for sheer scale and takes the title of world’s largest interconnected ski resort system.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The devil wins when there is disharmony.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024
By the end of the festival, the movie wins the Palme and Madison is a front-runner for Best Actress.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wins
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Sampson, now in his 36th season as a head coach, will surely take some time if Houston prevails during his third trip to the Final Four, including his second with the Cougars who also made it in 2021.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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Other conservative states have also moved to cut Planned Parenthood out of the Medicaid program, and more would likely follow if South Carolina prevails.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Each cleanup earns you cash to upgrade your vessel, unlocking new areas and mechanics in satisfying bursts.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This peaceful hideaway handily earns its name, offering 180-degree views overlooking Lower Bay and Princess Margaret beaches.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Everyone in digital marketing should know that KPIs are measurable values demonstrating how effectively a company achieves key business objectives.—
Frank Rojas,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The robot achieves these speeds by flapping the fins up to ten times faster than real fish.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2025
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Even with one of those victories coming at a catchweight of 140 pounds, Dvalishvili holds the record for longest winning streak in the division at 10, beating Sterling’s mark of nine wins in a row.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Why haven’t these changes in the state’s partisan makeup translated into more, and bigger, GOP victories (or Democratic defeats) in major statewide contests?—
Craig Gilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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It's rooted in language and its nuances, which makes commentary feel more relevant.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Elmo usually makes his appearance near the end of a TV timeout in the third period, just as play is about to resume.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The 20 best Ralph Fiennes movie performances, ranked However, no one obtains the two-thirds majority required to assume the role.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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If a minor obtains materials that meet these standards, the minor’s parent or legal guardian can submit a Request for Reconsideration form.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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López’s next turn in the rotation lands Sunday against Detroit.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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After being gifted with a wide receiver in Xavier Worthy after a trade up in last year's NFL draft, in this mock, the team somehow lands Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Wins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wins. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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