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
The Ducks put up a touchdown, prevailing 7-4, and have their first advantage in a best-of-seven showdown since eliminating the Oilers in the second round in 2017.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The prevailing question when Thomas’ name came across the board is how much Steve Spagnuolo will use him.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Some experts dismiss ‘apocalyptic talk’ of Hormuz disruptions Some experts argued the Strait of Hormuz closure may not lead to an all-out economic catastrophe, as the prevailing narrative suggests.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Fallbrook resident Linda Marshall was recognized Friday for prevailing in the prosecution of a contractor she had been scammed by.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The prevailing question when Thomas’ name came across the board is how much Steve Spagnuolo will use him.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Some experts dismiss ‘apocalyptic talk’ of Hormuz disruptions Some experts argued the Strait of Hormuz closure may not lead to an all-out economic catastrophe, as the prevailing narrative suggests.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Fallbrook resident Linda Marshall was recognized Friday for prevailing in the prosecution of a contractor she had been scammed by.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Schindler also put down the winning kill in both games for the Knights (16-5, 1-1).—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But without Dosunmu, the prospect of surviving this first-round series that is worthy of a West Finals matchup would be nonexistent.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Baseball regional winners included Orangewood Christian, Deltona Trinity, and TFA, which scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th to survive.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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And an Oakland teachers strike in 1996 lasted about a month.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Then came the brutal Japanese annexation that lasted from 1910 to 1945.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Prevail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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