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
Twenty-nine of its 32 victories this season are sweeps.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
The 2014 World Cup brought a third match-up with the United States but Ghana were unable to complete a trilogy of victories, and their tournament ended in chaotic fashion.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Four Democratic candidates are running to succeed Golden, a moderate who repeatedly won razor-tight victories.
—Margie Cullen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Of course, the award victories won’t be reflected at the box office until this week’s receipts arrive with next week’s report, but the signs look good.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Three Super Bowl victories and a World Series win in the last decade are claims not many cities can make.
—Alexa Stone
june 9, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Fortunately, the experienced team at Burg Simpson has won victories for nursing home abuse victims and has answers for your questions.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Fans had gathered near the arena to watch games during this playoff run, during which the Knicks have won 13 games in a row to reach the final for the first time since 1999 and move two victories from their first NBA title since 1973.
—Stephen Whyno, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The play of Vasquez Duran and Sandoval on defense has allowed Arleta to win six straight games, which included ending the regular season with victories against Valley Mission League rivals Sun Valley Poly and San Fernando.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 2 June 2026
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
The 2014 World Cup brought a third match-up with the United States but Ghana were unable to complete a trilogy of victories, and their tournament ended in chaotic fashion.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Four Democratic candidates are running to succeed Golden, a moderate who repeatedly won razor-tight victories.
—Margie Cullen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Of course, the award victories won’t be reflected at the box office until this week’s receipts arrive with next week’s report, but the signs look good.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Three Super Bowl victories and a World Series win in the last decade are claims not many cities can make.
—Alexa Stone
june 9, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Fortunately, the experienced team at Burg Simpson has won victories for nursing home abuse victims and has answers for your questions.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Fans had gathered near the arena to watch games during this playoff run, during which the Knicks have won 13 games in a row to reach the final for the first time since 1999 and move two victories from their first NBA title since 1973.
—Stephen Whyno, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The play of Vasquez Duran and Sandoval on defense has allowed Arleta to win six straight games, which included ending the regular season with victories against Valley Mission League rivals Sun Valley Poly and San Fernando.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victories
Noun
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Leach coached his teams to wins in 18 games against Top 25 opponents when his team was unranked.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Georgia’s series versus Mississippi State begins Saturday with the Bulldogs needing just two more wins to book its first trip back to the College World Series since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The Traitors winner Rob Rausch and contestant Lisa Rinna were named the respective Male and Female Star of the Year, and show’s five triumphs were enough to put Peacock atop the leader board among platforms.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Of course, by the end of the film good triumphs over evil, but as far as the acting victory is concerned, there’s no contest.—
Jeffrey Ressner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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“Victories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victories. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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