WINS Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

wins 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of win

as in prevails

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 earns

to receive as return for effort win a gold medal in swimming

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as in achieves

to obtain (as a goal) through effort won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all

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wins

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noun

plural of win

as in victories

an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent a team with 12 wins and two losses

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Recent Examples of wins

Verb

In this one, the Tar Heels scored first again, allowed 10 straight points and then played the sort of gritty defense under a gray Irish sky that wins you a lot of football games. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026 If the credit bid is successful, the creditor wins the asset and the debtor gets a deduction of the judgment for the amount of the credit bid. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 But that hasn’t been the case for all young people voting for the Senate nominee in a heavily Democratic state where the primary often decides who wins office. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 And his endorsement will dictate who wins the primary for Republicans. — NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 An American man — Ben Shelton; Taylor Fritz; Frances Tiafoe — wins a first Grand Slam men’s singles title for the host country since 2003! — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Many Dolfans as well have literally grown up with this playoff wins drought the norm — raised by losing. — Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026 But considering the preseason performances are the biggest determining factors in who wins the job, Joe Milton III just took a clear lead. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026 But his approach isn't to make a single bet on which approach wins. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

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Itauma was 14-0 with 12 wins by knockout; eight of his stoppage victories had come in the first round, and 11 within two rounds. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 By building community support and excitement, DHJ is finding small wins that will add up over time. — Charles Baggarly august 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 And, if the wins keep piling up, San Dimas might need to put a fence around his classroom so no one steals him away. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Since releasing her first album in 1967, Parton has received a total of 55 Grammy Award nominations, resulting in 10 wins. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Norris has raced in 163 Grands Prix for McLaren, more than any other driver in the team's history, securing 18 pole positions, 48 podiums, and 13 wins. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 And now that the company is on firm financial footing, Gayer is rethinking the long-term strategy in order to find more wins in the rare disease space. — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Both teams earned their spot with impressive playoff wins, setting up a thrilling finale for the Julius Erving Trophy. — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The Marlins’ 39 home wins are fourth-most in the majors, trailing only Tampa Bay (43), Milwaukee (43), and Atlanta (42). — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wins

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Wright Stevens is, at times, unsparing in the details of the Ipalook crime scene, though her search for truth and justice prevails.

— Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
Ultimately, who prevails will depend on the terms of the trust and the 2025 agreement – neither of which is public – and the 2017 court order.

— Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevails

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Prolific even earns the Grammy winner his first placement on a roster that did not exist during his lifetime.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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— Jason Stauffer,Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of earns

Noun

Van Gisbergen, the road-course ace with seven victories the past two seasons, finished 28th.

— Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
That 46-footer amassed an enviable racing résumé over successive decades, including multiple victories in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, the Silver Jubilee Series, and the Queen’s Cup.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of victories

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On one hand, losses are out of control in the Premier League even as the division reaps far more in revenue than anywhere else.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Research and development accounts for an average of just 4% of European countries’ defense budgets, compared to 10% for the United States – which reaps significant economic multiplier effects from that military spending.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of reaps

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That energy transfers to the ice, which gains that energy and increases its temperature.

— Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
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— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026