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
In these situations, if the stakes for one side are existential and for the other much lower, the side with the higher stakes usually prevails.
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Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Which has left some Democrats sweating the prospect that El-Sayed prevails in August, only to get hammered by Rogers as too far left for a swing state.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, misogyny prevails throughout the story.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
In Nebraska, assume that Dan Osborn prevails over incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
However, even if Mendoza Hernandez prevails, he may not be released.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This moment is not the end, but a reminder that love endures, truth prevails, and hope never fades, because even in the darkest moments, justice will find its way.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Opinions from the Office of Legal Counsel bind the executive branch, but if a court reaches a different interpretation of a legal question, that determination prevails.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Which has left some Democrats sweating the prospect that El-Sayed prevails in August, only to get hammered by Rogers as too far left for a swing state.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, misogyny prevails throughout the story.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
In Nebraska, assume that Dan Osborn prevails over incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
However, even if Mendoza Hernandez prevails, he may not be released.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This moment is not the end, but a reminder that love endures, truth prevails, and hope never fades, because even in the darkest moments, justice will find its way.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Opinions from the Office of Legal Counsel bind the executive branch, but if a court reaches a different interpretation of a legal question, that determination prevails.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevails
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Two officials stood above the players, with one signaling touchdown (meaning Tate caught the ball, Seattle wins) and the other signaling touchback (meaning Jennings caught the ball, Green Bay wins).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Because that means Wyoming wins and Texas wins.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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If this obscene gerrymander survives, the next one will purge what little remains of Democratic representation in the Legislature, where the GOP holds massive supermajorities far beyond its share of the electorate.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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If your home survives, proceed with caution.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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The residual heat lasts through the day.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Many magnolia trees bloom once per year, with a dramatic flush of flowers that lasts several weeks.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Three decades later, the problem of seeding trials persists.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Today, dazzle camouflage persists not as a tool for warfare but, primarily, as an expression of art and design.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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“Prevails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevails. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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