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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Recent Examples of prevail
Judge Kerry Bensinger ordered the UTA lawsuit to arbitration, where cooler heads have at last prevailed.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 31 July 2025
However, what astronomers saw contradicted one of the prevailing models of GRB energy emissions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
Located on California’s central coast along the Monterey Bay, the cool coastal temps prevail through August.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Ultimately, Michels prevailed after securing the endorsement of President Donald Trump and went on to be defeated by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 31 July 2025
However, what astronomers saw contradicted one of the prevailing models of GRB energy emissions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
Located on California’s central coast along the Monterey Bay, the cool coastal temps prevail through August.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Ultimately, Michels prevailed after securing the endorsement of President Donald Trump and went on to be defeated by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevail
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Hang won bronze on vault at the Pan American Games and looks to capitalize on her strong block and execution.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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It was nominated for BET and BRIT and iHeartRadio and Ivor Novello and VMA and Kids’ Choice awards and won a Grammy for best African music performance — all before the release of her debut album.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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As extreme heat burns the planet and surviving a waterless Philippines becomes increasingly impossible, Jelson and Ipe try to live, laugh, and love their way through a climate catastrophe rendered in addled digital collage and cartoon hysteria.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Serafini did shoot Spohr dead that day after laying in wait at the couple's $3.5 million home for hours, but Wood managed to survive despite being shot twice in the head at point blank range.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Again, there are parts of this phase that aren’t going to last forever.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Construction will last until 2041, perhaps far longer.—
Stacy Torres,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Prevail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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