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
Because talent prevails, particularly over the course of a series.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
Skies will prevail throughout the day, with temperatures climbing to around 80 degrees, well above normal.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
Hopefully, sounder thinking will prevail in the state Senate, if not, in the governor’s office.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
This rule against discrimination has profound implications, if Becket’s clients prevail.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 15 Apr. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
Skies will prevail throughout the day, with temperatures climbing to around 80 degrees, well above normal.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
Hopefully, sounder thinking will prevail in the state Senate, if not, in the governor’s office.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
This rule against discrimination has profound implications, if Becket’s clients prevail.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevail
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Now, Wells has a chance to become the fourth second-round pick in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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That advantage paired with a 14-11 edge in offensive rebounds helped Cleveland win the possession battle, taking eight more field-goal attempts and four more free throws than Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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If young curlews cannot survive to reproductive age, conservationists fear there won’t be enough breeding birds to replenish the species’ numbers, which could cause the entire population to collapse.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Yes, the cast members who survived Season 1—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega’s Wednesday Addams—will all be returning.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2025
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You’re being called to play the long game, to build something that lasts.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The caregiver partner can feel a consistent stress to keep it together during that time, which can last decades.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Prevail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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