as in wins
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
There haven’t been many victories for the Miami Heat lately, but the Heat’s winning formula was on display Monday.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
After a season-opening 8-2 win, Los Angeles pulled off two consecutive one-run victories, 5-4 and 3-2.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Czechs and Swedes defended their home turf to claim two of the final spots in the World Cup field with victories in playoffs Tuesday.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The clean games the Angels played to start the season with two victories seem far in the rear-view mirror now.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Participants and speakers alike warned Democrats would dismantle Republican victories on immigration and tax policy.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
His choice to return to UCF after considering the transfer portal was arguably one of the biggest victories for the Knights this offseason.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
This is a program, after all, that has won six national championships and boasts the most victories (134) and Final Four appearances (31) in NCAA tourney history.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Quinton Byfield scored both goals and Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves for Los Angeles, which has points in seven of their last nine but just three victories.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
After a season-opening 8-2 win, Los Angeles pulled off two consecutive one-run victories, 5-4 and 3-2.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Czechs and Swedes defended their home turf to claim two of the final spots in the World Cup field with victories in playoffs Tuesday.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The clean games the Angels played to start the season with two victories seem far in the rear-view mirror now.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Participants and speakers alike warned Democrats would dismantle Republican victories on immigration and tax policy.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
His choice to return to UCF after considering the transfer portal was arguably one of the biggest victories for the Knights this offseason.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
This is a program, after all, that has won six national championships and boasts the most victories (134) and Final Four appearances (31) in NCAA tourney history.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Quinton Byfield scored both goals and Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves for Los Angeles, which has points in seven of their last nine but just three victories.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victories
Noun
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August 23 – September 22 Persistent focus turns small tasks into big wins.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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That might be the saving grace for this Knicks team, on pace to crack 50 wins for a third season in a row and tie or surpass Thibodeau’s mark of 51 victories last year.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His triumphs disproved Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler’s belief in white supremacy.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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It is regarded as one of the top public health triumphs of the 20th century.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Victories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victories. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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