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 prevailing problem is the pricing structure on many consumer goods is formed through a domino effect which includes costs of production, shipping, stocking, and everything in between.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Amid global economic challenges, rising living costs and persistent job market pressures, anxiety has become a prevailing social sentiment.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
But the prevailing truth that the Panthers found out is that there is a difference between mistake-free football and turnover-free football.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
The $100,000 fees, along with new prevailing wage rules, may be prohibitive enough to tank the whole program.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Amid global economic challenges, rising living costs and persistent job market pressures, anxiety has become a prevailing social sentiment.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
But the prevailing truth that the Panthers found out is that there is a difference between mistake-free football and turnover-free football.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
The $100,000 fees, along with new prevailing wage rules, may be prohibitive enough to tank the whole program.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prevail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevail
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And if that concoction of unpredictable strengths wasn’t enough, Florida even won in special teams, blocking a Texas punt for a safety in the second quarter.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Also of note, four panelists are picking the Houston Texans to beat the Baltimore Ravens without Lamar Jackson, while two are projecting the Ravens to win by a field goal in a tight matchup.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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This discipline, debating until the best idea survives, teaches future leaders to welcome scrutiny, pressure-test their own reasoning, and make tough calls with limited information.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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In June, Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition narrowly survived a push for early elections, which could have led to the dissolution of his government and advanced an election set for October 2026.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Short cruises, typically lasting less than a week, are growing in popularity for quick getaways.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 22-game run lasted from January 16, 1897, to September 18 later that year and helped the Birmingham club do the double of league title and FA Cup in the spring — something that wouldn’t be achieved again until Tottenham Hotspur replicated it in 1960-61.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Prevail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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