triumphing (over)

Definition of triumphing (over)next
present participle of triumph (over)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphing (over)
Verb
  • One lawmaker Lackey’s unofficial bill title wasn’t lost upon was Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, D-Jefferson Park, a lawmaker who has spoken publicly about overcoming systemic barriers in his own life as a Black man and has centered his political career largely on criminal justice reform.
    Andrew Graham May 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
  • That’s because the Phillies (29-27) stand as a serious threat in the wild-card races, and overcoming the Dodgers in the West race just isn’t realistic.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • The Spurs clinched their spot in the championship round after outlasting Oklahoma City, defeating the defending champs on the Thunder’s home floor in Game 7 on Saturday.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 1 June 2026
  • Two weeks later, Barr walked away with the GOP nomination, defeating the other major Republican competitor, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, by a 2-to-1 margin.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Europa-Park has surged in popularity by mastering regional destination tourism, unique cultural programming and showcasing pioneering attractions.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Something that helped Minderman take the next step was mastering the change-up, according to junior catcher Alex Abraham.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Several Republican primaries are taking place Tuesday in South Dakota, where Democrats have been shut out of statewide office since 2015.
    Washington Post staff, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
  • The Peninsula swimming pool is among the best in the city; there's no better way to beat the heat in this famously hot capital than by taking a dip right on the river.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe beating and banging all the way to the checkers.
    Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
  • Competitor Ross saw comparable sales jump a staggering 17%, beating expectations of 9%, and also attributed some of its outsize growth to extra stimulus.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Best Amazon Outlet Dress Deals There’s something about summer that makes getting dressed feel dramatically easier once dresses enter the picture.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • However, some critics are also concerned that getting a weight loss prescription online is usually much easier than getting one through an in-person appointment.
    Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Perfect for conquering your next trail, the Speedgoat 6 is made with aggressive lugs that deliver a ton of traction and stability—they’re actually inspired by the hoof of a goat.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
  • That Mitch Marner, the Golden Knight, would morph into a playoff-conquering superstar.
    Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Verb
  • The distance between your villa and dinner or your villa and the spa, however, can be long–but your butler can summon a golf cart to make getting around much easier.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • There’s no getting around it… weddings can cost a lot of money.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2026
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“Triumphing (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphing%20%28over%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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