as in win
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 victory
But openings are not victories.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The most prolific home-run hitting team in University of Kansas baseball history displayed its power early in the Jayhawks’ 6-3 NCAA baseball regional tournament victory over Northeastern on Friday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
So Arsenal wasn't even playing on May 19, when a tie in a match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth meant the overall math ensured the Gunners' victory — and North London erupted into a sea of red Arsenal jerseys.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 29 May 2026
After snapping the skid with Wednesday’s blowout win, the Cubs salvaged a split of their four-game series in Pittsburgh by taking advantage of defensive miscues to beat Pirates ace Paul Skenes in a 7-2 victory.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The most prolific home-run hitting team in University of Kansas baseball history displayed its power early in the Jayhawks’ 6-3 NCAA baseball regional tournament victory over Northeastern on Friday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
So Arsenal wasn't even playing on May 19, when a tie in a match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth meant the overall math ensured the Gunners' victory — and North London erupted into a sea of red Arsenal jerseys.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 29 May 2026
After snapping the skid with Wednesday’s blowout win, the Cubs salvaged a split of their four-game series in Pittsburgh by taking advantage of defensive miscues to beat Pirates ace Paul Skenes in a 7-2 victory.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victory
Noun
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New York City will have plenty to celebrate after the Knicks opened the Finals with a statement win.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The victory extends the Knicks’ playoff win streak to 12 games, becoming the seventh team in NBA history to reach the feat.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Noun
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But with the rise of Kennedy and his ilk in the past few decades, that public health triumph is being undone.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Palace’s triumph cranks up the pressure, as does the level of expectation associated with Premier League representatives in UEFA’s third-tier competition.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victory. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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