as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the kinds of accidents seen in places where snowmobiles are prevalent
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Recent Examples of prevalent
Blank sailings have only gotten more prevalent as ocean carriers aimed to stop months of declines in freight rates after a softer-than-usual peak shipping season.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Lady beetles are typically most prevalent in mid to late October, when temperatures begin to drop.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
But there were also Fairness Act beneficiaries who now for the first time had reason to apply for Social Security, a condition most prevalent among spouses and widow(er)s of former state and local government workers.
—Justin Fox, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
The stories have gotten so prevalent that park management discourages people from exploring the park after dark in an attempt to dissuade ghost hunters from damaging the historic sites.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Lady beetles are typically most prevalent in mid to late October, when temperatures begin to drop.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
But there were also Fairness Act beneficiaries who now for the first time had reason to apply for Social Security, a condition most prevalent among spouses and widow(er)s of former state and local government workers.
—Justin Fox, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
The stories have gotten so prevalent that park management discourages people from exploring the park after dark in an attempt to dissuade ghost hunters from damaging the historic sites.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
Adjective
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The sector’s climate impact has made decarbonization a priority, and SAF is considered one of the most viable alternatives to conventional jet fuel.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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His own composer as usual, Amenabar here tends to underline the film’s shortcomings, rather than elevate its idiosyncrasies with an original score that’s too conventional by half.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The team's usual coach, JP MacCallum, took time off after his 10-year-old daughter, Selah, died of cancer, per Marchand's Instagram post.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Blank sailings have only gotten more prevalent as ocean carriers aimed to stop months of declines in freight rates after a softer-than-usual peak shipping season.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And neither Mann nor Lockwood sees much value in the current, large-scale practice of releasing live larvae or young oysters into the bay.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Many residents favor stricter enforcement of immigration rules but have qualms about the current process.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There was no customary surge in gas prices over the summer, and fuel costs began the most recent decline as autumn arrived.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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The closing is expected to happen during the first quarter of 2026, subject to certain conditions, including customary regulatory approvals and payment of the purchase price.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There are several high-profile college football coaching jobs available midway through the 2025 season — and all-time great coach Nick Saban is a popular name floated as a potential candidate.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Although Thai-language content is popular, Chinese dramas have become the biggest content category in Thailand when measured by engagement, accounting for a 30% share, compared to 21% for local dramas, 20% for animation and 17% for Korean dramas.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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