1
as in to win
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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2
as in to survive
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
a custom that still prevails in many areas of Africa
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Our research emphasizes that effective leadership involves a dynamic process of filtering intrapersonal information based on a keen understanding of the situation and the needs of the team to align your outward presentation with the demands of the leadership role and the prevailing circumstances.
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Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Warm weather is expected to prevail this week across Kansas City as the metro could see its first 90-degree temperatures of the year, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
However, the Titans’ depth prevailed as Eastlake’s Presley Ruperto and Kaycee Papa secured the championship in straight sets, 21-17, 21-17.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
The job, which is known to be stressful and unpredictable, has a high turnover rate, so despite thousands of hirings, shortages continue to prevail, according to the AP.
—Rachel Scully, The Hill, 11 May 2025
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Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Warm weather is expected to prevail this week across Kansas City as the metro could see its first 90-degree temperatures of the year, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
However, the Titans’ depth prevailed as Eastlake’s Presley Ruperto and Kaycee Papa secured the championship in straight sets, 21-17, 21-17.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
The job, which is known to be stressful and unpredictable, has a high turnover rate, so despite thousands of hirings, shortages continue to prevail, according to the AP.
—Rachel Scully, The Hill, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevail
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His administration won significant backing from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.—
Tom Perry,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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In each case, the playbook is the same: win big at home.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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When the first ambulance to arrive on a scene is staffed with three paramedics, the chance someone will survive is 30% greater, Gollan said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Death then seeks vengeance, since none of the students were supposed to survive the crash.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Judge Beverly Cannone estimated the trial could last between six and eight weeks.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Or a slightly thicker phone with a beefier battery that could last two days?—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
13 May 2025
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“Prevail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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