triumphing (over)

verb

present participle of triumph (over)
as in overcoming
to achieve a victory over with teamwork, we can triumph over anything

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphing (over)
  1. overcoming
  2. defeating
  3. mastering
  4. taking
  5. beating
  6. getting
  7. conquering
  8. getting around
Verb
  • The biggest event in the sporting calendar drew to a close at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as Spain were crowned world champions for the second time, overcoming Argentina in one of the most dominant finals in recent memory.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Emotional intelligence, particularly self-awareness, is crucial to overcoming it.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of overcoming
Verb
  • Instead of overcoming their fatal flaw and defeating their shadow-self, the titular Eternals are reckoning with their relationship to God and the grand arc of human history.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Oba Femi, who rose to prominence after defeating Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 and winning the 2026 King of the Ring, recently concluded his intense rivalry with Lesnar.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of defeating
Verb
  • Long days were spent cleaning, drawing and waiting for customers during slow periods, all while mastering a craft that permanently alters another person’s body.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The course is built to walk parents step-by-step through mastering budget-busting expenses like diapers, wipes, formula, and groceries while building a supportive community of like-minded moms.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
Definition of mastering
Verb
  • Catherine is taking her anger out on those who hurt her, while Nora and Alice are both attempting to repress all of their fury.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Numerous governments across Central and Eastern Europe are taking steps to conserve electricity and avert an energy crisis as record low water levels on the Danube River have forced power plants to the brink of shutting down.
    — Justin Spike, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of taking
Verb
  • Despite a middling 50-51 record, the Padres are within two games of the National League’s final wild-card spot after beating the Atlanta Braves 8-3 on Tuesday.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The beating sun, and therefore sweaty, sunburned skin, demands a looser fit that’s light-as-air, and this popover style is perfect to throw on and go.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Definition of beating
Verb
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • That being said, SPORT explains that Real Madrid are optimistic about getting a deal over the line after agreeing personal terms with the player.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of getting
Verb
  • Sauron’s armies have marched across the whole of the world, conquering all in their path.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
  • Warner always suspected his purpose, besides hitting and tackling and conquering challengers, was to inspire.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of conquering
Verb
  • Ferrari’s vice chairman will be getting around in more than just a Prancing Horse.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Use the bike lanes (or avoid them) San Sebastián’s center is flat, and many locals prefer getting around on bike over car due to parking restrictions.
    — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of getting around
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“Triumphing (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphing%20%28over%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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