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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as in victory
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
a team with 12 wins and two losses
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Shortly after Bong Joon-ho’s cultural phenomenon, there suddenly seemed an outcropping of Korean appreciation, with Youn Yuh-jung winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Minari (2020) and Netflix’s Squid Game (2021) taking home six Primetime Emmys.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 28 Oct. 2024
Freya Drohan, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
Then in 2020, Biden’s narrow win in Pennsylvania was more than 3 points to the right of his national popular vote margin of about 4.5 points.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Philadelphia Eagles 37, Cincinnati Bengals 17: Jalen Hurts accounted for four touchdowns (three via the run) as the Eagles won a third consecutive game.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Shortly after Bong Joon-ho’s cultural phenomenon, there suddenly seemed an outcropping of Korean appreciation, with Youn Yuh-jung winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Minari (2020) and Netflix’s Squid Game (2021) taking home six Primetime Emmys.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
Chavarria’s momentous win brought together a vibrant crowd of admirers and friends.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
Then in 2020, Biden’s narrow win in Pennsylvania was more than 3 points to the right of his national popular vote margin of about 4.5 points.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Artifact’s credibility within the EDM community prevails with each musical release.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 30 Oct. 2024
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There would be little else for fans of Ohtani and the Dodgers to cheer for in Game 4, as the Yankees prevailed 11-4, but the excitement is sure to return for Game 5 on Wednesday (Thursday morning in Japan) at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.Yumi Asada, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Cattaneo is best known for directing comedic drama The Full Monty, a massive global success, earning four BAFTA awards and four Oscar nominations.Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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Cantrell earns the top debut on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart this frame.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The biggest hurdle might be achieving her larger-than-life hair that has vexed fans and media alike.Chiara Kim, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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My anxieties prior to that were not getting it, and now the world has actually been achieved, and not just an idea.Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
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Allred will appear on stage with Harris, a sign that Democrats see a possible path to victory in his uphill challenge of Cruz.Nicole Cobler, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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That left the purples for an overly belabored victory.Kris Holt, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The actress who won two Oscars for Best Actress for The Accused and The Silence of the Lambs, triumphed at the primetime TV awards in September winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Anthology Series or Movie category.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, costar Lady Gaga, an eccentric, electric singer who would have triumphed in the Golden Age of American musicals, has been encouraged to tone down her energy to embrace the film’s grime and grimness.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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As of August, Musk’s false election claims gained 1.2 billion views on X, according to the CCDH analysis.Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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The video quickly gained attention, amassing over 821,700 views and more than 38,400 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The program will attain full accreditation status if these studies are approved by the accrediting body and survey visits confirm the program complies with set standards.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Panned by critics upon its release, the film would eventually attain cult status, exceeding expectations at the box office and further proliferating upon its home video release.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2024
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These innovative transportation construction projects made possible by positive and proactive government actions are likely to reap untold benefits and improve safe travels for everyone.Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Fixing maritime boundaries means atoll nations can continue to reap the economic benefit of vast fishing grounds, even if populations must migrate as dry land area is significantly reduced.Reuters, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Win.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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