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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a particularly pretty and winning child
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
flashed a winning smile that soon had us at her beck and call
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as in win
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as in prevailing
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 earning
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all
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Recent Examples of winning
Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Chicago Bears are emerging from their October bye week with a mini-winning streak plus a surge of confidence.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Musk’s odds of winning dropped to nearly 20% Friday, from 58% at the outset of the trial.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
His biggest achievement at City has been winning the Premier League-Champions League-FA Cup treble in the 2022-23 season, emulating the feat of Manchester United in 1999.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Adjective
After two non-winning seasons (78-84 and 81-81), Bruce Bochy and his magic touch have been replaced by the younger, more aggressive approach of Skip Schumaker.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Chicago Bears are emerging from their October bye week with a mini-winning streak plus a surge of confidence.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Denver steamed through an 11-game winning streak, won the AFC West by three games and claimed the conference’s top seed a year ago.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Musk’s odds of winning dropped to nearly 20% Friday, from 58% at the outset of the trial.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
The companies consistently winning on hard-to-fill hiring aren't just looking in more places.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
His biggest achievement at City has been winning the Premier League-Champions League-FA Cup treble in the 2022-23 season, emulating the feat of Manchester United in 1999.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
Adjective
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On Wednesday, May 13, Hailey, 29, shared an adorable video on Instagram showing her son Jack, 20 months, feeding her snacks.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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This adorable gingham matching set is crafted with 100-percent breathable cotton, as well as a relaxed, flowy cut that naturally promotes airflow.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Max is everything Inger has ever dreamed of – travelled and irresistibly charming.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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But for the 42-year-old content creator, cleaning goes beyond the charming aesthetics of her videos.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The probability of a win is higher as Burnley are usually closer to the bottom of the league.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Then, helping the Dodgers to a 4-0 win and series victory against the Padres on Wednesday, Ohtani threw five shutout innings and gave up just three hits.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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The prevailing thought is that White is referencing billionaire venture capitalist Joe Lacob, and his wife, Nicole Curran.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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This made the proceedings of the meeting— a discussion of financial crisis in the midst of extended financial stability— a vivid illustration of the tensions inherent in prevailing views about money.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Verb
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In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The government succeeded in reversing the fiscal deficit and achieving a budget surplus — a rare result in Argentina’s recent history — but the social cost of the austerity measures has drawn criticism.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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However, achieving strong nonlinear optical switching at extremely low energies in a compact nanocavity platform has remained a major challenge.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Sometimes, there’s no better way to pay tribute to a dear friend than by lambasting them with insults.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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When Kamyar, her co-department-head and dear friend, broaches his upcoming parental leave, Gabrielle’s response is one part scoffing to ten parts guilt-tripping.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The affecting, uncanny sound design baked into Skeletrix’s work does well to uphold the perception that there is, in fact, a complex message to be dissected.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
15 May 2026
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Each emotional beat arrives with soft footsteps, and is all the more affecting for it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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