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win

[win] / wɪn /
NOUN
victory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplishment achievement gain gold score success sweep triumph
STRONG
conquest kill killing slam
WEAK
gold star pay dirt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
defeat failure forfeit loss
VERB
finish first; succeed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
achieve beat edge out gain overcome prevail triumph upset
STRONG
conquer overwhelm sink
WEAK
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
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail forfeit lose miss surrender
VERB
achieve, obtain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish catch earn gain get have make pick up reach receive score secure
STRONG
acquire annex approach attain bag collect derive effect harvest net procure realize
WEAK
bring in come away with rack up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depart discourage dissuade forfeit free give up let go lose miss spend throw away

Example Sentences

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But when it’s a coach who’s won more than anyone, carrying a 38-0 record and a 54-game win streak, it sounded like desperation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

How many major finals have you had the pleasure of watching your team play in - and win - during your lifetime?

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Michele Arthur and Ruben Islas are hoping to see their horse Intrepido win in the Santa Anita Stakes and qualify for the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

For Wilder, this represents his best win in recent years and extends a career that may also be nearing its end.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

That was the only way they would win.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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