as in wins
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
with great effort, our team managed an upset victory in the final moments a victory that won them a spot in the championship round
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Recent Examples of victories
Instead, this will be remembered as one of the most important victories of the young season if the Red Sox go on a run of graceful baseball.
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Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Flyers have won three straight and have six victories in their last eight contests.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
After squeaking out one-run victories over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday and Sunday – games that taxed the bullpen and stressed their fans – this one was comfortable from the fourth inning.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Don Nelson sets the NBA career record for victories by a coach in the Golden State Warriors’ 116-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, Malone left Denver as the winningest coach in Nuggets history with 471 regular-season victories and the franchise’s only NBA championship in 2023.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
There haven’t been many victories for the Miami Heat lately, but the Heat’s winning formula was on display Monday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
After a season-opening 8-2 win, Los Angeles pulled off two consecutive one-run victories, 5-4 and 3-2.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Czechs and Swedes defended their home turf to claim two of the final spots in the World Cup field with victories in playoffs Tuesday.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Flyers have won three straight and have six victories in their last eight contests.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
After squeaking out one-run victories over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday and Sunday – games that taxed the bullpen and stressed their fans – this one was comfortable from the fourth inning.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Don Nelson sets the NBA career record for victories by a coach in the Golden State Warriors’ 116-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, Malone left Denver as the winningest coach in Nuggets history with 471 regular-season victories and the franchise’s only NBA championship in 2023.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
There haven’t been many victories for the Miami Heat lately, but the Heat’s winning formula was on display Monday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
After a season-opening 8-2 win, Los Angeles pulled off two consecutive one-run victories, 5-4 and 3-2.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Czechs and Swedes defended their home turf to claim two of the final spots in the World Cup field with victories in playoffs Tuesday.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victories
Noun
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But Democrats picked up momentum on the issue in 2025 races with messaging centered on cost of living, including sizable wins in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races.—
Mary Ramsey
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, commentators are pointing to real, quiet wins for both China and Pakistan, whose behind-the-scenes roles in pushing for the ceasefire have increased their global standing.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
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As Israelis prepared to mark Passover Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week delivered a defiant wartime address replete with biblical references of ancient Jewish triumphs over their enemies.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The way things have shaken out, no matter which team triumphs, one of us is certain to win the pool — a victory for our joint wedding fund either way.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Victories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victories. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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