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
His teammates needed the full seven games to pull out a victory, but ultimately prevailed over the Seattle Mariners on Monday in Toronto.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The prevailing guess, amongst my colleagues and on much of the internet, is Lin-Manuel Miranda.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
As fall sets in and cooler temps prevail, the snowbird set is getting ready to head south for the winter.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Prisco thinks the Chiefs prevail 35-20.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The prevailing guess, amongst my colleagues and on much of the internet, is Lin-Manuel Miranda.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
As fall sets in and cooler temps prevail, the snowbird set is getting ready to head south for the winter.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Prisco thinks the Chiefs prevail 35-20.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prevail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevail
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Not only did his son create the groundbreaking and award-winning theater production, but the musical also shares a special connection to the beginnings of his relationship with his wife, Luz Towns-Miranda.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Two-time All Pro linebacker James Harrison led a fierce Pittsburgh Steelers defense for years, winning Defensive Player of the Year in 2008.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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To survive, universities must reclaim their calling as moral and intellectual lighthouses, standing firm against intimidation, complacency and fear.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Apple computers have come with text-editing software since the original Mac was released, in 1984; the current iteration of the program launched in the mid-nineties and has survived relatively unchanged.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
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The money being spent on infrastructure, which will last for many years, comes at a time when scientists say the world will shift away from fossil fuels, including natural gas.—
NPR,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Senter-Rankin said the residency will last until Bar Chelou opens next year.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Prevail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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