1
a
: of or relating to winning : that wins
the winning ticket
b
: successful especially in competition
a winning team
2
: tending to please or delight
a winning personality
Examples of winning in a Sentence
Adjective
She scored the winning goal.
They were a winning marketing team.
Chocolate and mint is a winning combination.
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Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The Cougars enter on a six-game winning streak after defeating Iowa State 68-59 in their last outing, led by LJ Cryer's 28 points and Milos Uzan's 19 points.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Oklahoma is on a five-game winning streak, including beating Ole Miss and Vanderbilt.
—Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The Cougars enter on a six-game winning streak after defeating Iowa State 68-59 in their last outing, led by LJ Cryer's 28 points and Milos Uzan's 19 points.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The Week 14 Thursday Night Football feature produced more winning bets on the Packers (+3.5) and over the game total in the Lions 34-31 win.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winning. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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