Thesaurus results for PREVAIL (UPON)

prevail (upon)

verb

Definition of prevail (upon)

as in to talk (into)

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Inside, a speakeasy-style bar room, pool table, and grand piano invite long evenings of conversation, while the deck, sauna, and BBQ beg for one last breath of time spent outside.

— Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
In order to create the experience, the outlet will focus on the famous Red and Blue kitchens, show experiences, and a prominent bar that begs you to join us for a drink.

— Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of beg

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Residents and visitors have been urged to closely monitor the weather and the watches or warnings as Lowell approaches the islands, the hurricane center said.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026
Kauai County Mayor Derek Kawakami urged residents to be off the roads by midday on Monday.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of urge

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Certain shapes induce certain outcomes depending on the handedness of the pitcher and the hitter.

— Eno Sarris, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Mulligan should win for her darkly funny, cringe-inducing turn, though Snook, Pidgeon and sentimental favorite Field are all in play too.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of induce

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Zelensky implores world leaders to toughen pressure on Russia as escalating missile and drone barrages pound Kyiv and other cities, killing civilians despite years of sanctions and diplomatic isolation.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The sea change coming for the Angels franchise felt due, illustrated each night at Angel Stadium by the waves of shirtless fans in the upper decks imploring Arte Moreno to sell the team.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of implore

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The group recommends setting up automatic bill payments, switching to direct electronic deposit and consolidating or closing credit card accounts.

— Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The committee recommended expanding the training to all staff and faculty who interact with students.

— Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommend

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Bunch said that one of his goals in the head role was to encourage Americans to embrace ambiguity and recognize that America is a complicated, multifaceted nation.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
The stated purpose would be to encourage more people to fill out the forms without fear of having their privacy violated.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of encourage

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