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win

Definition for win

noun as in victory

Strongest matches

accomplishment, achievement, gain, gold, score, success, sweep, triumph

Strong matches

conquest, kill, killing, slam

Weak matches

gold star, pay dirt

verb as in finish first; succeed

Strongest matches

achieve, beat, edge out, gain, overcome, prevail, triumph, upset

Strong matches

conquer, overwhelm, sink

Weak matches

be first, be victorious, carry the day, come in first, finish in front, finish off, gain victory, run circles around, shut out, take the prize, walk away with, walk off with

verb as in achieve, obtain

Strongest matches

accomplish, catch, earn, gain, get, have, make, pick up, reach, receive, score, secure

Strong matches

acquire, annex, approach, attain, bag, collect, derive, effect, harvest, net, procure, realize

Weak matches

bring in, come away with, rack up

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Example Sentences

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“How would I need them in order to win, ma’am?”

From Salon

Then FA chief executive Adam Crozier coined the term 'Golden Generation' following England's 5-1 World Cup qualifying away win over Germany in 2001.

From BBC

The country's most successful political party, when it comes to winning elections, finds itself in a position as dire as it is unprecedented.

From BBC

Among the many questions Conservatives members at the party conference in Manchester are asking themselves: how they can win the support of young people?

From BBC

The Welsh Conservatives have said they will replicate the cut if they win power in May's elections.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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