win over

verb

won over; winning over; wins over
Synonyms of win overnext
: to persuade (someone) to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it
They eventually won him over with some persuasive arguments.

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Sephora is officially entering TikTok Shop and is betting on exclusive monthly drops to win over consumers in the competitive beauty retail landscape. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 New York’s Mike Mussina came within one strike of pitching the first perfect game in the 89-year history of Fenway Park in a 1-0 win over Boston. — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The Cubs slugged a franchise record nine home runs in a 17-3 blowout win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field, putting an exclamation point on a stellar month of power production. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 The two fast food chains have a storied history of releasing similar menu items in an effort to win over customers. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for win over

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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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