triumph (over)

verb

Definition of triumph (over)next
as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over with teamwork, we can triumph over anything

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph (over)
  1. defeat
  2. overcome
  3. master
  4. take
  5. best
  6. beat
  7. get
  8. conquer
Verb
  • The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns to secure the AFC North title.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Two nights after beating the Washington Capitals in a shootout, the Wild followed up by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 at Lenovo Center to improve to 13-5-3 in the past 21 meetings.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of defeat
Verb
  • Here, 20 members of Forbes Coaches Council share steps leaders can take to overcome this problem and create better opportunities for their people to develop professionally in 2025.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Lakers’ comeback attempt against the Houston Rockets on Sunday was thwarted by errant out-of-bounds plays late, stopping them from overcoming the Rockets’ early interior dominance.
    Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • Transforming classic dishes into allergen-friendly versions is an art Chef Liz has mastered.
    Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
  • In contrast, quantum computers training on quantum data need exponentially fewer examples to master a task.
    Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of master
Verb
  • Herzog’s version centers on Jonathan Harker (Bruno Ganz) venturing to the castle of Count Dracula (Kinski), who takes an interest in Harker’s wife, Lucy (Isabelle Adjani).
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
  • But in a world of unequal risks and unequal power, who gets to choose the path such projects will take?
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of take
Verb
  • Other notable wins include Latvia’s magical Flow for Best Animated Feature continuing its run of precursor awards in the category, and besting – among others – the year’s number one movie, Inside Out 2 and Dreamwork’s rapturously reviewed The Wild Robot.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Barkley bested Sanders' totals by more than 730 yards, two more rushing touchdowns and a monstrous 5.8 yards per carry average (compared to Sanders' 4.9 average).
    Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of best
Verb
  • The Rams were four days removed from defeating the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Vikings were four days removed from a 31-29 loss to the Lions, who have left opponents beat up throughout the season.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Utah’s thriving in Big 12 The Utes have made a triumphant entrance into the Big 12, winning two games against fellow Pac-12 migrants Arizona State and Arizona and then going into Ames, Iowa, and beating Iowa State in a back-and-forth affair.
    Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of beat
Verb
  • Biden's plan was to enable applicants to stay with their families while immigration officials determined their cases, touting it as a far more humane way to carry out the process and get more people green cards or permanent resident status.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • People with low credit scores can also have trouble getting a loan or can be forced to borrow at higher interest rates.
    Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of get
Verb
  • Author of 'Swarm Troopers: How small drones will conquer the world,' following cutting-edge military technology in general and the drone warfare revolution in particular.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Eighties pop icons Boy George and Culture Club are set to conquer Rome.
    Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of conquer
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