as in to satisfy
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we prevailed on him to sing in front of all his friends
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevail (on or upon)
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Their final confrontation is sort of satisfying enough, and Martin McCann plays manic very well when Shagan finally breaks.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025 -
Those responses indicated that the mix of aircraft would be decidedly focused on narrowbody aircraft that could satisfy internal domestic growth.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Suspect arrested on scene The suspect, who was not publicly identified, was arrested after bystanders persuaded him to drop his firearm.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Trump has persuaded them to align with Putin’s rejection of the ceasefire and instead adopt an overall peace deal view.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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According to sources who have been in contact with Madrid’s leaders in recent months, the signing of another midfielder has been considered, but no one has convinced them.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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As Heather’s pals go their separate ways once the trip concludes, Jack convinces her to stay longer.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Amazon's contract for 38 Vulcan launches—six Vulcan flights reserved by Sierra Space for its Dream Chaser cargo vehicle, and the 13 remaining Atlas Vs—bring ULA's potential order book to approximately 100 missions.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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The department framed limits as bringing services in line with national norms, but some people, such as those who received therapy multiple times a week, could see cutbacks.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Senators’ previous owner, the late Eugene Melnyk, put the wheels in motion for a potential project at LeBreton Flats back in 2016, but was never able to get the project off the ground.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Students apply separately to get into magnet programs.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Prevail (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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