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as in prevails
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 earns
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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as in achieves
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 victories
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
a team with 12 wins and two losses
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Recent Examples of wins
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 May 2026
His three Truck Series wins at Kansas tied Matt Crafton for the most in that series at the track, while the victory also extended Kyle Busch Motorsports’ streak to five straight at Kansas.
—Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The business that wins is usually the one that looks the most prepared.
—Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize climbs.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Your kids can take turns completing it—and the person with the fastest time wins a prize!
—Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The trade-off, obviously, would be cost, which generally wins out over the sustainability of a livable environment.
—Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Giants must capitalize with early wins against vulnerable opponents this fall to set a promising course in John Harbaugh’s first season as head coach.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Lindelof and Cord Jefferson won the Emmy Award for outstanding writing for a limited series for the show, while the show itself also won the outstanding limited series award among its 26 nominations and 11 wins.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 May 2026
The debt snowball method, meanwhile, may help some people stay motivated by creating quicker psychological wins.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Regardless of other teams’ results, Kansas can clinch at least a share of the league title with two victories this week/weekend — and KU would win the title outright with three wins.
—Gary Bedore
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
In the race for best facelift, the sleekest neck wins, especially on the internet.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
The 96 wins and 42 road wins are the most in the conference in that span.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Across its four seasons, Only Murders has received 56 Emmy Award nominations with seven wins including Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics, Outstanding Music Competition for a Series, and Outstanding Guest Actor for Nathan Lane.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Verb
Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level, and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 May 2026
His three Truck Series wins at Kansas tied Matt Crafton for the most in that series at the track, while the victory also extended Kyle Busch Motorsports’ streak to five straight at Kansas.
—Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The business that wins is usually the one that looks the most prepared.
—Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize climbs.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Your kids can take turns completing it—and the person with the fastest time wins a prize!
—Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The trade-off, obviously, would be cost, which generally wins out over the sustainability of a livable environment.
—Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Noun
Vegas claimed its fifth regular-season Pacific Division title this year and is now four wins from a third Western Conference championship banner.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Giants must capitalize with early wins against vulnerable opponents this fall to set a promising course in John Harbaugh’s first season as head coach.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Lindelof and Cord Jefferson won the Emmy Award for outstanding writing for a limited series for the show, while the show itself also won the outstanding limited series award among its 26 nominations and 11 wins.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 May 2026
The debt snowball method, meanwhile, may help some people stay motivated by creating quicker psychological wins.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Regardless of other teams’ results, Kansas can clinch at least a share of the league title with two victories this week/weekend — and KU would win the title outright with three wins.
—Gary Bedore
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
In the race for best facelift, the sleekest neck wins, especially on the internet.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
The 96 wins and 42 road wins are the most in the conference in that span.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Across its four seasons, Only Murders has received 56 Emmy Award nominations with seven wins including Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics, Outstanding Music Competition for a Series, and Outstanding Guest Actor for Nathan Lane.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wins
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The American Dream is a myth that claims that great ambition and hard work will be rewarded, but the American Experience isn’t one in which virtue prevails.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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If Musk prevails, the judge could order the unwinding of OpenAI’s 2025 for-profit restructuring, the removal of Altman and Brockman from their roles and up to $150 billion redirected to the nonprofit foundation.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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With generous grounds and a residence built for gathering, this Southern Highlands estate invites the full cast of grandparents, cousins, friends, and whoever else earns a place at the weekend table.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The prototype system achieves motion-robust 3D tracking of mixed-reflectivity scenes at incredibly high frame rates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Once trapped, the ions are reduced to a ground state through lasers, similar to what freezing them at absolute zero achieves.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Burton retired with 21 Cup victories and 27 more in O’Reilly Series events.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Belichick’s eight career Super Bowl victories, six as head coach of the New England Patriots, hold reverence even if his first year with the Tar Heels wasn’t what anyone expected.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gemini attains a very favorable position almost directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Long influential in both Hollywood and Democratic political fundraising circles, the Sabans’ support highlights the unusually broad coalition Pratt has attracted as his outsider campaign gains traction among wealthy donors frustrated with the city’s leadership and response to ongoing crises.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Over time, Hansae gets a better sense of a client’s needs, while the customer gains an understanding of the manufacturer’s strengths, creating further efficiencies.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Lynch scores from 1 yard out half the time.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Richard Jefferson scores 18 of his 31 points after regulation to lead New Jersey to a 127-120 triple-overtime victory over Detroit and a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.—
Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Wins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wins. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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