as in defeats
to achieve a victory over
a child prodigy who has already won against a number of more experienced chess players
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wins (against)
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Meanwhile, Din defeats Moff Gideon in single combat, earning possession of the Darksaber.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026 -
Levin said the new policy effectively defeats the purpose of unannounced oversight visits.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Levy masters one hilarious perplexed comedic reaction after another as Nicky, a closeted pastor with a zany, highly dysfunctional family.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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This proprietary approach overcomes challenges of surface treatment and dispersion associated with the material.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The league takes a break for the World Cup and will return to action on July 16.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Florida’s recent property tax debate takes this philosophy further.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Twenty minutes on the floor beats two hours of suboptimal thinking or subpar performance on the field.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The random, tireless way this bird beats its head into its quarry is symbolic of, and perfect for, our times.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The top two finishers in San Diego City Council primaries advance to November runoffs even if one candidate gets more than 50% of the votes in the primary.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Or say a family gets an issue of our magazine—AI could provide a guide on what the parents need to know to have a great experience at bedtime reading this with their child.—
Larry English,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Competing alongside two Americans, Roper (John Saxon) and Williams (Jim Kelly), Lee methodically dispatches Han’s henchmen and avenges his sister’s death in the process.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
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FirstNet normally dispatches a pair to a disaster site to allow continuous coverage.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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That doesn’t mean robbing Billy of his shot at prying open Homelander’s skull, but with only a symbolic solution to Trump’s authoritarian rise — love conquers all!—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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They're initially separated, because of John's military job that took him away from his family for so long, but their expedition brings them closer again, reminding them that love conquers all – even when you're lost in space.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Wins (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wins%20%28against%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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