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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Prost, 71, drove for McLaren, Renault, Ferrari and Williams in a 13-year F1 career, winning the world title in 1985, 1986, 1989 and 1993.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Yelling the movement's signature slogan, "The students are winning," to the din of drums and whistles, crowds streamed through the city to Slavija Square in the centre.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
The U.S. stock market was riding high heading into Memorial Day weekend, as the S&P 500 cemented an eighth straight week in the green on Friday — its longest winning streak since 2023.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
The city attorney has aggressively prosecuted and sued those seeking to profit off wildfire victims, winning a $1.2-million settlement against another rental company in a price-gouging suit this week.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Seidel returned to his family and to cycling, winning a national racing title with three teammates in 1973.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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