win
verb (used without object)
to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
wins
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pluralof win.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Both are predicting wins within five rounds. I see this as a knockout, but I'm not sure which way."
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
An inning later, the Brewers went ahead to stay, becoming the first team ever with six comeback wins in their first eight postseason games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Securing part of this would lift Yangzijiang’s order wins and reinforce its credentials in such container ships, the analyst adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
However, strategists from 22V Research said that even if Abbott wins, regulatory review and air-permitting delays could slow down new project approvals in the years ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
I was doing fairly well in most of my meets, but until I began competing at levels nine and ten, no one paid much attention to individual wins.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
