VICTORIES Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

victories

noun

plural of victory

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 Van Gisbergen, the road-course ace with seven victories the past two seasons, finished 28th. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 That 46-footer amassed an enviable racing résumé over successive decades, including multiple victories in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, the Silver Jubilee Series, and the Queen’s Cup. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 Toronto Blue Jays Celebration Sparks Unexpected Controversy The Blue Jays have developed a familiar tradition of dousing players with water after victories at Rogers Centre. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Democrats won down-ballot victories, undoubtedly fueled by the Senate race’s momentum. — Eleanor Dearman updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 Busch won one Coca-Cola 600, two Southern 500s, and three Indianapolis 500 victories. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Gold Phoenix already has three victories in 2026, matching his high for any year. — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 In preseason victories over Seattle and Arizona, Milton was 21 of 28 for 286 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The running game, led by Achane and the offensive line, seems the best way for Miami to get victories. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

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Itauma was 14-0 with 12 wins by knockout; eight of his stoppage victories had come in the first round, and 11 within two rounds.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
By building community support and excitement, DHJ is finding small wins that will add up over time.

— Charles Baggarly August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

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