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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Indeed, in Wisconsin's recent Supreme Court election, the Democrats framed their victory as a repudiation of Musk.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
On Sunday, when Newcastle United scored its fourth goal in the huge victory over Manchester United at St James’ Park, the difference between the two clubs became obvious.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
For McIlroy, a victory would also complete a career Grand Slam.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Trevor Immelman used the fifth for a springboard to victory in 2008, playing the hole 3-3-4-3 — 3-under par.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
On Sunday, when Newcastle United scored its fourth goal in the huge victory over Manchester United at St James’ Park, the difference between the two clubs became obvious.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
For McIlroy, a victory would also complete a career Grand Slam.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Trevor Immelman used the fifth for a springboard to victory in 2008, playing the hole 3-3-4-3 — 3-under par.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victory. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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