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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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
Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
To win the election, the president needs to secure 270 out of 538 electoral votes.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Ahead of the 2023 season, Coach Prime went to Colorado and improved the Buffaloes from one to four wins.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The new Republican Senate majority will have a chance to govern with a Republican in the White House, after former President Donald Trump won a second term early on Wednesday morning, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
To win the election, the president needs to secure 270 out of 538 electoral votes.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Zoom out: Human rights advocates see President-elect Trump's win as a major cause for alarm, terrified that federal legislation will follow suit of some states by threatening access to gender-affirming care, workplace protections and participation in sports.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Ahead of the 2023 season, Coach Prime went to Colorado and improved the Buffaloes from one to four wins.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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So for a very long time, the prevailing thinking in Silicon Valley has been one that meritocracy rules.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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These Specific Terms and the General Terms (available here: General Terms and Conditions) shall govern the Promotion and in the event of any contradiction between the General Terms, the Specific Terms shall prevail.Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Ridley Scott, the $250 million Gladiator sequel is the top pick for males, both younger and older, and earned a B CinemaScore.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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Mike slowly starts to earn the respect of his much younger teammates, ultimately leading him on a journey to address his masculinity and resolve his generational trauma put upon by his father, while also addressing his strained relationship with his son.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Thus could Trumpian ends be achieved by more constructive means.Tyler Cowen, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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And at least one, Passamaquoddy basketmaker Jeremy Frey, literally set the box ablaze, emerging to achieve international acclaim.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Tracy’s ensuing touchdown was the Giants’ first on an opening possession since Week 2 and gave them their first lead since their Week 5 victory in Seattle.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Nov. 2024
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His platform was the White House fortified by three presidential victories in 1932, 1936 and 1940, the latter shattering President George Washington’s de facto two-term limit.Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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The original also triumphed commercially as one of the highest grossing movies of 2000 with $465 million globally.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Trump triumphed in places where a GOP candidate hadn't won in decades, including Starr County in Texas, where Trump became the first Republican to win since 1892, and Carlton County in Minnesota, where a Republican presidential candidate had not won since 1928.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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In an age when more and more games have taken on the continual live-service model, only so many can gain traction (some only last a few days).Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Stepping back is imperative to gain perspective and objectivity.Joseph Longo, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Tether has been steadily plodding up all year, now at the highest market cap that it's ever attained.Brady Dale, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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Related article Ancient swimming ‘taco’ had ‘bug jaws,’ new fossils show This finding suggests that Arthropleura attained peak segmentation as an adult, rather than at birth.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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Preferences do not develop in isolation of consistent marketing and promotion, and the NWSL is reaping the benefits of these efforts.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Either way, travelers are increasingly pining for primate encounters, and Africa’s gorilla trekking industry is reaping the benefits.Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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