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Another word for win

Choosing another word for win depends on context, so the 35 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A successful result or victory in a game, contest, or competition.

Usage Example

"The basketball team celebrated their first home victory of the season."

Strongest
victory
triumph
Strong
conquest
walkover
Weak
sweep
blowout
upset

• verb (Context 2)

To be successful or victorious in a contest, game, election, or conflict.

Usage Example

"She trained for months in hopes that she would triumph the marathon."

Strongest
triumph
prevail
Strong
win out
conquer
succeed
carry the day
overcome

• verb (Context 3)

To acquire or secure a prize, award, or advantage as a result of competition, effort, or luck.

Usage Example

"The novel is expected to earn several prestigious literary awards this year."

Strongest
earn
gain
Strong
secure
capture
claim
clinch
take
acquire
attain
garner

• noun (Context 4)

A favorable outcome, achievement, or beneficial gain in business, politics, or daily life.

Usage Example

"Securing the renewable energy grant was a major success for our research department."

Strongest
success
achievement
Strong
triumph
gain
accomplishment
coup
boon
breakthrough
windfall

• verb (Context 5)

To gain the support, affection, or loyalty of someone through persuasion or charm.

Usage Example

"The candidate worked tirelessly to earn the trust of undecided voters."

Strongest
earn
gain
win over
Strong
secure
capture
attract
charm
disarm
Weak
endear

Opposites of win

The opposite of win shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

loss
lose
defeat
failure
alienate
forfeit
setback
fail
See all opposites of win

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Win. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/win
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