1
as in prevailed
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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2
as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
the team triumphed by hoisting their coach into the air and carrying her off the field
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Recent Examples of triumphed
The University of San Diego’s men’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams each posted a pair of victories this past week while three Toreros tennis players triumphed at a major event.
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Both teams boast a 2-1 record in conference play this campaign and reunite almost exactly one year after the Huskies triumphed 27-17 in their most recent matchup.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Gauff triumphed 6-4, 7-5 for her second title of 2025, and her first WTA 1000 title of the year.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Abby Kent scored the lone goal, and Maeve McCardle stopped six shots as Manchester Essex triumphed 1-0 against Gloucester.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Blaney is the only driver locked into the Round of 8, a serendipitous circumstance given that a Ford driver hasn’t won at Kansas since three-time champion Joey Logano triumphed there in 2020.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Team World, however, would strike first on Sunday, as the doubles team of Alcaraz and Ruud triumphed over Michelsen and Opelka.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Finney triumphed at the end of that film, dispatching child-snatching serial killer the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) with help from the ghosts of his previous victims and one of Gwen’s psychic visions.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2025
Their first book, Manacled, took place in an alternate Harry Potter universe where The Boy Who Lived actually died and evil wizard Voldermort triumphed, according to the Times.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 11 Sep. 2025
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Both teams boast a 2-1 record in conference play this campaign and reunite almost exactly one year after the Huskies triumphed 27-17 in their most recent matchup.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Gauff triumphed 6-4, 7-5 for her second title of 2025, and her first WTA 1000 title of the year.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Abby Kent scored the lone goal, and Maeve McCardle stopped six shots as Manchester Essex triumphed 1-0 against Gloucester.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Blaney is the only driver locked into the Round of 8, a serendipitous circumstance given that a Ford driver hasn’t won at Kansas since three-time champion Joey Logano triumphed there in 2020.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Team World, however, would strike first on Sunday, as the doubles team of Alcaraz and Ruud triumphed over Michelsen and Opelka.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Finney triumphed at the end of that film, dispatching child-snatching serial killer the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) with help from the ghosts of his previous victims and one of Gwen’s psychic visions.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2025
Their first book, Manacled, took place in an alternate Harry Potter universe where The Boy Who Lived actually died and evil wizard Voldermort triumphed, according to the Times.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphed
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The foundation prevailed over Lund and other departing directors in its drive for immediate, sweeping changes on the board in support of new Chief Executive Officer Maziar Mike Doustdar’s strategy.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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His teammates needed the full seven games to pull out a victory, but ultimately prevailed over the Seattle Mariners on Monday in Toronto.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Yet there also were visible moments where Gordon’s explosion, the hops that spoiled and delighted us, didn’t look the same.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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While many dogs can jump onto the couch with ease (and take up far more space than necessary), a two-legged canine has delighted internet viewers with her unusual way of getting comfy.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In exciting news, Louisville football won its homecoming game Saturday against Boston College.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The duo exulted in success and strove to support a young family in a fickle industry.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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Where Godard and his collaborators exulted in their freedom, Linklater was intent on painstaking accuracy.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Triumphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphed. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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