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
Earlier this year, the prevailing estimate on the package’s size was $800 million.
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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
Anyone who dared challenge the prevailing narrative faced the wrath of a ravenous cancel culture.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Before the decade was up, the parents of two other teens attempted to file similar suits, but Osbourne prevailed legally.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Perhaps the only notable shift in Nice’s infamous beach culture is a reduction in toplessness, thanks in part to the prevailing presence of camera phones.
—Sloane Crosley, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
Anyone who dared challenge the prevailing narrative faced the wrath of a ravenous cancel culture.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Before the decade was up, the parents of two other teens attempted to file similar suits, but Osbourne prevailed legally.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Perhaps the only notable shift in Nice’s infamous beach culture is a reduction in toplessness, thanks in part to the prevailing presence of camera phones.
—Sloane Crosley, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevail
Verb
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Democrats have only once won three gubernatorial elections in a row in Wisconsin.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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While on that topic, the Vols – coached by Tony Vitello – won the CWS in 2024, ending a 15-year team NCAA drought for UT and fueling a fun baseball rivalry because the state’s two SEC school.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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In 1999, a baby was transported 100 feet by an Oklahoma tornado and survived.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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One could be struck by a carriage and survive or not.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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My most recent flare of full-body hives lasted for about six months.—
Sarah Lepsy,
Flow Space,
23 July 2025
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The team needs to stop signing over-the-hill pitchers who can’t last a full season.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 July 2025
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“Prevail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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