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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

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He said that his AI models project a strong performance for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal at the World Cup, and a chance to win it all.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

France must battle with both heat and fatigue if they are to win the World Cup for a third time.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s a significant win for advocates who have pushed to keep the law true to its original intent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The region did not take part in nationwide elections held on June 1, which Abiy is widely expected to win when results are announced.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"The really important thing is to win the prize."

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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