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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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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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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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
Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The former Offensive Rookie of the Year and All-Pro receiver is within reach of winning the triple crown for the first time since Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp did it in 2021.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Julia Ries, SELF, 27 Dec. 2024
White voters have been on a steady decline since the turn of the century, with the increase of Latinos and AAPI voters, so for that to be reversed in this election is eye-popping and a big reason for Trump's win.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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Love added another three-pointer, Jaquez’s cold streak deepened with three more misses, and the Tar Heels went on to win by five points.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The former Offensive Rookie of the Year and All-Pro receiver is within reach of winning the triple crown for the first time since Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp did it in 2021.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Draft a list of this year’s wins—whatever that means to you.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 27 Dec. 2024
White voters have been on a steady decline since the turn of the century, with the increase of Latinos and AAPI voters, so for that to be reversed in this election is eye-popping and a big reason for Trump's win.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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Related article Vikings, Falcons prevail in Monday Night Football doubleheader The reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs secured their 10th straight playoff berth with five games to spare after beating the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday in Week 13.Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kissel prevailed with a golden goal in overtime Monday, bringing the game to 2-1 and the unseeded Vermont its first men’s soccer NCAA championship in program history.Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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This year’s show also featured a reunion of Steel Train, the band Antonoff earned his chops with in the early ‘00s, performing together for the first time in a decade.Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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By the turn of the century, Hiller writes, these domestic workers headed elsewhere to earn their wages, leaving the housewives to tend to kitchen affairs.Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
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Berkshire achieved the lofty returns even as stopped buying back its own stock this year.Yun Li, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lakers LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings Dec. 19, 2024 To do it again?Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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But the cost far outweighs the reward, as a year on from his victory, Gi-hun seeks down the architect of the game, Oh Il-nam (Oh Yeong-su), a dying old man who pretended to be Gi-hun’s ally in the game.Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of which, the Las Vegas Raiders, who owned a 35% chance of getting the first overall pick in April, dropped to one percent following their Week 16 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Despite an initial setback in November, where the court declined their request, the teams eventually triumphed on appeal.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Last year, Lisa Ann Walter triumphed over Mo Rocca and Katie Nolan to win the grand prize for her charity.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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First-time homebuyers gained some ground, representing 30% of November sales, up from 27% in October but slightly lower than a year ago.Diana Olick, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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These coins often gain popularity due to social media trends, celebrity endorsements, or the humor associated with their branding rather than any intrinsic utility or technical innovation.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nebraska snapped it to attain bowl eligibility with its sixth win of the season, 44-25 against Wisconsin on Nov. 23.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Prophecy deepens the audience’s understanding of why these women crave absolute power despite its dangers, and their despicable methods to attain it.Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Apply before bed to reap the benefits of silky, stronger lashes.Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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As a result, CEOs may reap substantial rewards even when their companies' performance is merely average or even below par compared to their industry peers.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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