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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
Seven of Houston's nine victories during their current winning streak have been decided by eight points or less.
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CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Of the team’s nine postseason victories all-time, Delhomme has five.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
The Packers won in Week 14 amid a slew of victories over fellow NFC North teams that had them in first place.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Eight straight victories to close the regular season.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
But the coach’s confidence has been proven prescient, as Minnesota has largely looked impressive in home victories over Miami and the Cavaliers on Tuesday and Thursday, which ran the team’s winning streak to four heading into Saturday’s matinee in Cleveland.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Based in a seaside resort near Bristol in the south-west of England, Weston-super-Mare required a replay to overcome Taunton Town in the second qualifying round, before subsequent qualifying-phase victories over Poole Town and Needham Market.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Two days after Democrats saw resounding election victories in multiple states, the debate inside their own ranks over the government shutdown has only intensified, pitting progressives determined to hold the line against moderates eyeing a potential off-ramp.
—Nik Popli, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
But such large victories in a swing state where Democrats have been able to eke out only the narrowest wins suggest discontent over high electricity bills could be a potent political issue nationwide.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Of the team’s nine postseason victories all-time, Delhomme has five.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
The Packers won in Week 14 amid a slew of victories over fellow NFC North teams that had them in first place.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Eight straight victories to close the regular season.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
But the coach’s confidence has been proven prescient, as Minnesota has largely looked impressive in home victories over Miami and the Cavaliers on Tuesday and Thursday, which ran the team’s winning streak to four heading into Saturday’s matinee in Cleveland.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Based in a seaside resort near Bristol in the south-west of England, Weston-super-Mare required a replay to overcome Taunton Town in the second qualifying round, before subsequent qualifying-phase victories over Poole Town and Needham Market.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Two days after Democrats saw resounding election victories in multiple states, the debate inside their own ranks over the government shutdown has only intensified, pitting progressives determined to hold the line against moderates eyeing a potential off-ramp.
—Nik Popli, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
But such large victories in a swing state where Democrats have been able to eke out only the narrowest wins suggest discontent over high electricity bills could be a potent political issue nationwide.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victories
Noun
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The Panthers’ most recent four wins have all been extremely close, with margins of 3, 3, 7 and 3 points.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Colts became the second team to reach eight wins on the season, improving to 8-2 on the year.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That's because routine childhood vaccinations have largely vanquished many diseases, making vaccines one of medicine's greatest triumphs.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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The film features rare interviews, original animation, and reenactments and delves into the struggles, triumphs, and defining moments that shaped the actress' life and career.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Victories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victories. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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