as in frequency
the fact or state of happening often
the prevalence of rumors when hard information is withheld from the public
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Recent Examples of prevalence
But under the social model, which has grown in prevalence in recent decades, disability is just another aspect of human existence, like someone’s hair or eye color.
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John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Gambling experts believe that number is likely even higher now, thanks to the prevalence of apps and a growing market that has captivated more young people.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Although the findings bring attention to prevalence of fatigue after a TIA, there are significant limitations to the study, says Dr. Jasne.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 May 2025
Researchers say more information is needed to further study the link between pesticides, golf courses, and prevalence of Parkinson's disease.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
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John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Gambling experts believe that number is likely even higher now, thanks to the prevalence of apps and a growing market that has captivated more young people.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Although the findings bring attention to prevalence of fatigue after a TIA, there are significant limitations to the study, says Dr. Jasne.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 May 2025
Researchers say more information is needed to further study the link between pesticides, golf courses, and prevalence of Parkinson's disease.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalence
Noun
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But in recent decades, climate change has created warmer, drier conditions that are increasing the frequency of wildfires and lengthening the season.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Hurst provided the following graph tracking the frequency of reasons for past events: Google cited no specific incidents.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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Yet it’s become a common occurrence now through three playoff rounds for a team — for better or worse — becoming known for its resilience in the face of double-digit deficits.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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Private members' clubs, or members-only clubs, have become an omnipresent occurrence in major cities worldwide.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Prevalence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalence. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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