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
After scoring a more mortal 21 points in Thursday’s 112-105 win against Milwaukee – the Heat’s seventh victory in a row – Adebayo was circumspect, appreciative and reflective about making history.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Those losses were then counterbalanced by a road victory against Butler at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse and a third straight win over NCAA Tournament shoo-in Saint Mary’s in Idaho Falls.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Still, once Northwestern beat Vanderbilt in 2017, Nebraska remained the last school standing in the Power 5 NCAA victory draft.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The Pioneers have a 6-9 record in final four games, including semifinal victories in 1989, 2010, 2012, 2018 and 2024.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Those losses were then counterbalanced by a road victory against Butler at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse and a third straight win over NCAA Tournament shoo-in Saint Mary’s in Idaho Falls.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Still, once Northwestern beat Vanderbilt in 2017, Nebraska remained the last school standing in the Power 5 NCAA victory draft.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The Pioneers have a 6-9 record in final four games, including semifinal victories in 1989, 2010, 2012, 2018 and 2024.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victory
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Dejounte Murray had 17 points and a season-high 11 assists, while Zion Williamson and rookie Derrick Queen each scored 14 for the Pelicans (24-46), who received a standing ovation as the final seconds wound down on their sixth straight victory at home and ninth win in their past 13 games overall.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Johnston had the lone goal in the shootout while Oettinger stopped all three of Colorado’s shots, including Nathan MacKinnon to seal the win.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Outside editors love to tell your stories of misadventure, triumph, heartbreak, and bravery in the backcountry.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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The morning after the Oscars, the talk was of Weinstein’s triumph — Miramax walked away with a leading nine awards — as well as Moore’s fiery rhetoric.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victory. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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