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
And then there are the Knicks, who fell behind, 1-2, in their first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks before stringing together back-to-back double-digit victories, the most recent coming in a 126-97 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
His 347 total coaching victories still are the most in NFL history.
—Greg Cote
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
His loss came after 31 victories, one game shy of James Holzhauer’s 32-game streak in 2019.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Senior outfielder Angelina Cole leads Providence to five straight victories.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
So far, to Trump’s dismay, the plaintiff has won some victories; a federal judge repeatedly scolded government lawyers and halted work.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Their two victories have been by decisive 11- and 16-point margins.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
The club struggled against top competition — such as the Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers — while giving away victories.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Tell me your concerns and victories in life.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
His 347 total coaching victories still are the most in NFL history.
—Greg Cote
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
His loss came after 31 victories, one game shy of James Holzhauer’s 32-game streak in 2019.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Senior outfielder Angelina Cole leads Providence to five straight victories.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
So far, to Trump’s dismay, the plaintiff has won some victories; a federal judge repeatedly scolded government lawyers and halted work.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Their two victories have been by decisive 11- and 16-point margins.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
The club struggled against top competition — such as the Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers — while giving away victories.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Tell me your concerns and victories in life.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victories
Noun
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Montreal swept its four-game, regular-season series against Minnesota — with two wins in overtime.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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But stack these small wins across a busy week, and the bathroom stops working against you — even with a houseful of people doing their worst to it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Frame Local Moments for National Relevance Every city or startup has unique triumphs and challenges.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Overcoming the decades-long generational belief that certain colors, prints, and fabrics are reserved for specific seasons and occasions—or worse, outright forbidden—has been one of today's greatest stylistic triumphs; if only for the sheer liberation of finally letting go of what others think.—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Victories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victories. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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