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
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.
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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
By backing multiple candidates, Uber appears to be positioning itself to maintain influence regardless of which candidate ultimately prevails.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
That, at any rate, is a viewpoint that prevails at some of the sturdier colleges in the United States.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Let’s see which style prevails.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
In a league where talent typically prevails, there is no denying that being the case with Herro, an All-Star last season, and Powell, an All-Star this season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The same would likely be true if Paxton prevails.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
So much of the future is uncertain for Black filmmakers — for the medium in totality — but whether Sinners wins or loses, Coogler’s vision prevails.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
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
By backing multiple candidates, Uber appears to be positioning itself to maintain influence regardless of which candidate ultimately prevails.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
That, at any rate, is a viewpoint that prevails at some of the sturdier colleges in the United States.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Let’s see which style prevails.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
In a league where talent typically prevails, there is no denying that being the case with Herro, an All-Star last season, and Powell, an All-Star this season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The same would likely be true if Paxton prevails.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
So much of the future is uncertain for Black filmmakers — for the medium in totality — but whether Sinners wins or loses, Coogler’s vision prevails.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevails
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Our goal is to fix that by making sure every team wins at least one award this season, no matter how esoteric.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If Hall wins the election against Morgan, who is vying for his fourth term in office, then a special election would be held, Bustilloz said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rather than celebrating ideas in isolation, this category tracks what survives contact with reality.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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The cast included Ryunosuke Kamiki, as a former kamikaze pilot who survives and must later defeat Godzilla, Minami Hamabe, Minami Hamabe, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka and more.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The battery lasts up to a year and is easily replaceable when that time comes.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Powell’s term as Fed governor expires May 15, but his term as a Fed board member lasts until January 2028.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Analysts expect oil to continue trading at a premium to its prewar price for some time, as supply disruption persists.—
Anniek Bao,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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And even when those layers do unravel, showing Becky in all her desperation, that unsettling feeling persists.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Prevails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevails. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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