1
as in wins
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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2
as in survives
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
a custom that still prevails in many areas of Africa
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Recent Examples of prevails
Chilly, gloomy weather prevails as the weekend comes to a close across Maryland.
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Cutter Martin, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
The two entities plan to sign once the DNR case is settled, provided Enbridge prevails.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Inside, a soft palette of Calvin Klein’s signature creams, warm neutrals and natural textures prevails.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
Whether Netflix or Paramount prevails, the outcome promises to remake Hollywood.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The separation of Discovery Global is now expected to be completed in third quarter 2026, prior to the closing of the Netflix transaction — unless, of course, Paramount Skydance’s rival bid prevails.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
South Padre Island, Texas Texas's South Padre Island may be a haven for partying college students during spring break, but over the rest of the year, a mellower vibe prevails.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2025
More than 50 years later, the recipe prevails, and has earned many more fans in the time since.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
If Conkling prevails in stifling Garfield’s agenda by wiping out his appointees, then his man in the White House, Chester Arthur, will have helped orchestrate it.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
Cutter Martin, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
The two entities plan to sign once the DNR case is settled, provided Enbridge prevails.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Inside, a soft palette of Calvin Klein’s signature creams, warm neutrals and natural textures prevails.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
Whether Netflix or Paramount prevails, the outcome promises to remake Hollywood.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The separation of Discovery Global is now expected to be completed in third quarter 2026, prior to the closing of the Netflix transaction — unless, of course, Paramount Skydance’s rival bid prevails.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
South Padre Island, Texas Texas's South Padre Island may be a haven for partying college students during spring break, but over the rest of the year, a mellower vibe prevails.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2025
More than 50 years later, the recipe prevails, and has earned many more fans in the time since.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
If Conkling prevails in stifling Garfield’s agenda by wiping out his appointees, then his man in the White House, Chester Arthur, will have helped orchestrate it.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevails
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Using match play rules, the team with the lowest score wins one point.—
Keith Stewart,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Follow along with us during the show to see who wins!—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Creature, who longs for death, attempts to blow itself up with that dynamite, but survives the blast.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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Government agencies and businesses that invest in this training, and that insist every critical number survives a deterministic check, will capture AI's benefits without stumbling into its blind spots.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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New cars usually include a bumper-to-bumper warranty that lasts for 3-5 years or 36,000-60,000 miles.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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When that barrier is healthy, foundation applies better, lasts longer, looks smoother, and wears more beautifully overall.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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While women have worked toward equality in many realms, significant gender inequality persists in income, parenting, and household labor.—
Oona Metz,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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This school year, Teach For America welcomed 2,300 new corps members as the teacher shortage persists and Gen Z embraces the profession.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Prevails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevails. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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