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verb

ˈwin How to pronounce win (audio)
Definition of winnext
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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win

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noun

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
Verb
The project marks the writer and producer’s first solo TV series since winning four group Emmys and a Golden Globe for co-creating The Studio. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 The restoration was supervised by Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins, who shot the original film. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
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Australia earned a fourth successive win at Kingsmead and gave South Africa, playing its first test in 11 months, a first loss in five home tests. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 While a ruling likely won’t be issued for weeks or months, a victory for the NCAA in a federal appeals court would reflect a major win for the organization. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for win
Recent Examples of Synonyms for win
  1. prevail
  2. earn
  3. achieve
  4. victory
  5. triumph
  6. gain
  7. attain
  8. reap
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  • The United States and its allies have the capacity to prevail.
    — Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Even if cooler heads had not quite prevailed by this point in the episode, the concluding plot twist would have forced matters in that direction.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of prevail
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  • The Gators earned the program's first road win at a top-10 opponent since 2012.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • But sitting on vast swaths of land for years and building very little has earned him some criticism.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of earn
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  • The problem, Snegovaya said, is that achieving military autonomy for Europe and Ukraine is extremely difficult in the short term, and Europe has been slow to develop the necessary capabilities.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, second-unit director Peter Ramsey worked alongside stunt performers, with some creature interactions achieved through surprisingly simple physical stand-ins.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of achieve
Noun
  • For one game, against the Chargers on Sunday at Arrowhead, the Chiefs dug into their depth chart and got significant contributions from the next men up in a 22-6 victory.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Yes, a questionable personal foul helped Arizona get into position for the winning field goal in its 18-16 victory.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of victory
Verb
  • Recognize that generative artificial intelligence, no matter what the threat to mankind, will triumph.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Marcus, however, showed a lot of grit and guts for a lad who was not expected to triumph.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of triumph
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  • Whether lawmakers accept those limits will help determine how much authority the federal government gains over advanced AI systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • North Korean engineers have learned from time spent working in Russia’s massive Yelabuga drone factory, and North Korean forces fighting alongside Russia have gained firsthand experience in integrating drones into modern combat.
    — Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of gain
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  • Governments can offer incentives like subsidized education and tax incentives for retraining for individuals and tax breaks for companies that help workers attain new skills and credentials.
    — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Claudia, often understood as the avatar for Michele, is the child vampire Louis had to love, lose, and grieve for Rice to attain any kind of catharsis.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of attain
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  • Investors sent chip stocks soaring this year on expectations for a massive AI buildout and a shortage of chips that would allow the companies to reap enormous profits.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Hopefully, Miami can begin to reap the benefits from the lumps that the trio of defensive linemen — Grant, Phillips and Biggers — received during their up-and-down rookie campaigns in 2025.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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