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
  • Maryland enjoyed its most effective offensive outing since defeating Fairleigh Dickinson, 111-85, on Nov. 18, 2005.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Falcons end four-game skid to remain in playoff hunt The Atlanta Falcons held on late to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
    Wayne Sterling, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of defeat
Verb
  • Yet, deeper reading reveals an honest assessment of the challenges still to be overcome in making change a reality.
    Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Lawmakers overcame the 60-vote threshold to bypass a filibuster in a 73-27 vote.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • The renowned 2011 film Jiro Dreams of Sushi depicts the enormous challenges in mastering the craft.
    Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But mastering live streaming will be crucial for its future as concerns about stagnation and subscriber growth continue to loom.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of master
Verb
  • Keltner took the 80-yard shot with the buck facing right him.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Netanyahu takes personal credit for it, and the I.D.F. rushes into the buffer zone for the first time since 1974.
    Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of take
Verb
  • This was a record turnaround among SpaceX launches from Space Coast launch pads at 2 hours and 54 minutes besting October’s double launch that saw a Falcon 9 launch at CCSFS just eight hours, 42 minutes after a Falcon Heavy launch at KSC.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
  • With over 10,000 new bond issues having come to market through November 2024, issuance is on track to top $500 billion in 2024, potentially besting the $510 billion mark set in 2020.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of best
Verb
  • At Olive Garden, Darden’s largest chain in terms of revenue, same-store sales rose 2% and beat analysts’ expectations.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Colts 40-14 in an AFC playoff game.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of beat
Verb
  • Elko’s not the type to get excited about early October standings.
    David Whitley, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Students can get Hulu with ads for $1.99 a month, and Hulu with no ads costs $17.99 a month.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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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