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
Coming off of a career year, which ended with a Super Bowl victory, Barkley's resume continues growing with his latest achievement.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Ukraine’s brazen, multifaceted attack on Russian military bases over the weekend was more than a year in the making and demonstrated its creativity in picking up battlefield victories against a much larger and better-resourced military.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
In the first inning of the Cubs’ 7-3 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday, right fielder Kyle Tucker was nicked in the foot by a Nick Martinez pitch but had to wait a few minutes before heading to first base as the replays confirmed the contact.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Garcia's victory came roughly a week after the Quilcene School District in Washington voted, 3-2, to keep sports competition based on athletes' birth gender, a move that defies state law.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Ukraine’s brazen, multifaceted attack on Russian military bases over the weekend was more than a year in the making and demonstrated its creativity in picking up battlefield victories against a much larger and better-resourced military.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
In the first inning of the Cubs’ 7-3 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday, right fielder Kyle Tucker was nicked in the foot by a Nick Martinez pitch but had to wait a few minutes before heading to first base as the replays confirmed the contact.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Garcia's victory came roughly a week after the Quilcene School District in Washington voted, 3-2, to keep sports competition based on athletes' birth gender, a move that defies state law.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victory
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No drama, no big wins on magazine covers, just bank accounts that grew month over month.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The lack of playing time this season for Reyes, in particular, may have burned the Yankees’ chances for possibly pulling out a win in a 10-7 loss against Boston on Saturday.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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In 2009, Messi scored the extra-time game-winner in a 2-1 triumph over Estudiantes in the final.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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From viral triumphs to historic milestones, these graduates and speakers showed us the true power of resilience, community and Black excellence.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victory. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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