win-win

adjective

ˈwin-ˈwin How to pronounce win-win (audio)
-ˌwin
: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

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This may mean more win-win scenarios for DICK’s and its influencers. Kaleigh Moore, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 The smarter media outlets have seen this as a good thing, a win-win way to build greater reader trust for themselves by tapping into the creators' direct audience connection. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 There are plenty of win-win opportunities for Trump to work with the Mexican government to strengthen cross-border manufacturing and help make the U.S. more competitive. Mark Vickers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025 In other words, climate change could be a win-win for the environment and for the economy. Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for win-win

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of win-win was in 1962

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“Win-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win-win. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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