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
And evil and injustice ultimately never prevails over the grace of God for those who adhere to the Golden Rule.
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Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Walking that line under fire is the challenge that will persist even if a US-Iranian peace prevails.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
That means a bettor would profit $108 on a $100 bet if the Netherlands prevails.
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Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
If Platner prevails in November, the lesson will not be that Democrats became more ideological or that Mainers stopped caring about character.
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Matthew Shelter,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
When a European team prevails, the National League is 8-4.
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Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Numerous Democratic lawmakers have vowed to investigate matters relating to Paramount and Trump if their party prevails in the midterm elections.
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Practicality prevails once again.
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Sable Yong,
Allure,
11 June 2026
If her side ultimately prevails, the county would be responsible for their attorney fees.
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Olivia Young,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Walking that line under fire is the challenge that will persist even if a US-Iranian peace prevails.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
That means a bettor would profit $108 on a $100 bet if the Netherlands prevails.
—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
If Platner prevails in November, the lesson will not be that Democrats became more ideological or that Mainers stopped caring about character.
—
Matthew Shelter,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
When a European team prevails, the National League is 8-4.
—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Numerous Democratic lawmakers have vowed to investigate matters relating to Paramount and Trump if their party prevails in the midterm elections.
—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Practicality prevails once again.
—
Sable Yong,
Allure,
11 June 2026
If her side ultimately prevails, the county would be responsible for their attorney fees.
—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevails
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The win and Australia’s own 1-0 start to the tournament ensure that whoever wins Friday will clinch a spot in the knockout round.
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The question for founders right now is not whether Big AI wins, but how can smaller companies survive and thrive alongside it.
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The goal is to ensure that Scottish culture in South Florida not only survives but thrives for years ahead.
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Megalodon’s Body Was Built For Dominance The most immediate problem in reconstructing the megalodon is that sharks are cartilaginous fish, which means that their skeletons are made of cartilage, not bone, which rarely survives fossilization.
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For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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The formula is so creamy and hydrating (it’s made with jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid), and the color payoff lasts all day long.
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The article posits that despite significant legal and social progress, cultural prejudice stubbornly persists, revealing that equality under law doesn't automatically eliminate ingrained biases.
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Right from the start, that relatively brief partnership was transformative, producing a near-compulsive Google Maps habit for early users that still persists in much of the world.
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“Prevails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevails. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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