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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
Over time the address has become a vehicle for presidents to address the nation’s residents, claim legislative victories and foreshadow upcoming policy goals.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
To capitalize on this yearning for tradition, and to bind sumo’s fortunes to the state, the sport’s governing body aligned itself with the rising tide of nationalism that took hold of Japan after its victories in wars against the Chinese and the Russians.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Yet sans Carlsson, and also without Troy Terry and Mason McTavish for sizable stretches, the Ducks reeled off seven straight wins and nine of 11 victories overall heading into the break.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
That record includes two Stars victories over the Kraken in November.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Both of them already claim victories over the Gaels.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Spanberger was one of several Democrats who won their races last November, delivering some of the most high-profile victories since the party's bruising losses across the country in 2024.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
The latter two helped engineer the Dolphins’ back-to-back Super Bowl victories in 1972 and 1973 while Marino has an argument for the most talented quarterback to ever throw a pass.
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
With more than 14,000 jobs created and more than $6 billion in economic impact generated, Willets Point will be one of the most transformational victories in the history of the World’s Borough.
—Donovan Richards, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
To capitalize on this yearning for tradition, and to bind sumo’s fortunes to the state, the sport’s governing body aligned itself with the rising tide of nationalism that took hold of Japan after its victories in wars against the Chinese and the Russians.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Yet sans Carlsson, and also without Troy Terry and Mason McTavish for sizable stretches, the Ducks reeled off seven straight wins and nine of 11 victories overall heading into the break.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
That record includes two Stars victories over the Kraken in November.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Both of them already claim victories over the Gaels.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Spanberger was one of several Democrats who won their races last November, delivering some of the most high-profile victories since the party's bruising losses across the country in 2024.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
The latter two helped engineer the Dolphins’ back-to-back Super Bowl victories in 1972 and 1973 while Marino has an argument for the most talented quarterback to ever throw a pass.
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
With more than 14,000 jobs created and more than $6 billion in economic impact generated, Willets Point will be one of the most transformational victories in the history of the World’s Borough.
—Donovan Richards, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victories
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One of those wins was last year's 57-26 triumph in Athens, which featured UT turning a 20-16 lead at halftime into a 31-point victory.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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The southpaw ranks fourth in strikeouts, seventh in starts, 10th in wins and 11th in innings pitched.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Your manager calls you into their office to discuss your triumphs, failures, and opportunities for growth.—
Ellen O’Brien,
SELF,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Winter Olympics will be remembered for historic triumphs, devastating losses and viral controversies.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Victories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victories. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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