winning
Americannoun
adjective
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that wins; successful or victorious, as in a contest.
the winning team.
- Antonyms:
- losing
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charming; engaging; pleasing.
a winning child; a winning smile.
- Synonyms:
- winsome, attractive
- Antonyms:
- repulsive
adjective
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(of a person, character, etc) charming, engaging, or attractive
winning ways
a winning smile
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gaining victory
the winning stroke
noun
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a shaft or seam of coal
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the extraction of coal or ore from the ground
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(plural) money, prizes, or valuables won, esp in gambling
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The fact the Golden Cougars have kept winning after the graduation of All-City quarterback Diego Montes shows how Cassidy has built the next-up mentality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Microsoft looks like a winning play in an environment where investors are looking for safer bets on the AI trend, according to Melius Research.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Provence, who previously have been represented by Wales internationals George North and Tomas Francis, have begun their season and search for promotion to the Top 14 well, winning their first five league games.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Almost $24 million was wagered on the winning “Love Island” couple on Kalshi, as the Los Angeles Times reported.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
There’s a cash prize, and the winning essay will be published in an anthology.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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