1
as in prevailed
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 earned
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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as in achieved
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 won
This marks the third Broadway producing credit for Hudson, who became an EGOT Award winner after joining the producing team for A Strange Loop, which won the 2022 Tony Award for best musical.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Robert Morse appeared in the title role and won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The Pistons won the game 110-104.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Which is interesting because that’s what won me the game.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Robert Morse appeared in the title role and won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The Pistons won the game 110-104.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Which is interesting because that’s what won me the game.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for won
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Historically, there have been attempts to persuade Congress, but politics prevailed.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Jayhawks prevailed 82-78, even without Darryn Peterson, in dramatic fashion.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the appointment this week, saying Solak earned the confidence of city staff and residents during his time leading the department.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our dental hygiene, respiratory care, vision care and police academy programs all recently achieved 100% first-time pass rates on their respective licensing exams.—
Torey Alston,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Few coaches in the postseason have achieved what Morris has.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks just triumphed over the New England Patriots in the LX Super Bowl, taking home the Lombardi Trophy after a 29-13 victory this past Sunday.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the women’s event, Czech snowboarder Zuzana Maderova triumphed after teammate and two-time Olympic gold medallist Ester Ledecka was knocked out in the quarterfinals.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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The company says the attacker gained brief, unauthorized access to a small part of its network before being removed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The website gained momentum after the Serve fleet essentially doubled the number of robots in Chicago last fall, Robertson said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Though about 62% of residents have completed high school, only 12% have attained a bachelor’s degree, and nearly 21% attended college but have no degree, according to the city’s economic development data.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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The signature crypto coin stands about 40% below a peak attained in October 2025, Jim Reid, a research strategist at Deutsche Bank, noted in a memo to clients on Monday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 Feb. 2026
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The idea has garnered skepticism from many in the industry and among free-market economists.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rx Kids has garnered bipartisan support though House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, has alleged the program gives cash payments to non-citizens to have children.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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But the recent volatility has made some analysts wonder if gold still has the same luster as an investment.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The material is made from hydrogel, a water-rich, gel-like substance, and is produced using a technique the team describes as 4D printing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Won.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/won. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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