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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Consumers are urged to immediately take the magnetic humanoid toys away from children, stop using them, and contact Colerinsec for a full refund.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Anyone in possession of information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Major Crime Unit at 732-929-2027 or the Toms River Township Police Department at 732-349-0150.

— Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of urge

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Alcantara induced flyouts from the first two batters in the ninth inning before walking Lars Nootbar.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Perfecting the work inch by inch, writing from the first word toward the last, displays the courage and fear this method induces.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of induce

Verb

Benioff has a history of imploring tech companies to think of the greater good.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters will implore their colleagues on Tuesday afternoon to help Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed in the state’s must-win Senate race, according to a person familiar with their plans.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of implore

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Maris Kreizman recommends 14 nonfiction titles to look forward to in the remainder of 2026.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Monday voted against commuting Norman’s sentence to a lesser penalty or recommending a 90-day reprieve of execution.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommend

Verb

Some commentators have said the move will encourage people to return to transacting in cash.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Creating opportunities for employees to experiment with AI and contribute ideas can also encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

— Nishkam Batta, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of encourage

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