1
as in won
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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2
as in survived
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 prevailed
In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger secured the governorship with a decisive lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, while Mikie Sherrill prevailed in New Jersey following a campaign centered on affordability and public safety.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
That reasoning was ultimately validated in court, and the federal government prevailed.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
In the Royal Oak mayoral election, incumbent Michael Fournier prevailed over Trish Oliver, with 59% of the votes and 100% of precincts reporting.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite varied biographies, top-of-the-ballot Democrats across New Jersey, Virginia and New York City each prevailed in contests before electorates who ranked the economy or cost of living as a top issue, according to exit polls conducted by ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Sununu ultimately prevailed in his 2002 Senate campaign, but not without criticism and obstacles from the pro-Israel lobby due to his voting record, which some Jewish organizations and leaders perceived as anti-Israel.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Detroit woke up in time to advance to the bitter end of the ALDS before the Mariners prevailed.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In the teams’ 2020 meeting, at an empty stadium because of COVID-19, the Chiefs prevailed in the first meeting between Mahomes and Bills counterpart Josh Allen.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
By the end of the concert, a sense of boundless curiosity prevailed the musical selections and traditions, even in its deep respect toward legacy.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
That reasoning was ultimately validated in court, and the federal government prevailed.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
In the Royal Oak mayoral election, incumbent Michael Fournier prevailed over Trish Oliver, with 59% of the votes and 100% of precincts reporting.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite varied biographies, top-of-the-ballot Democrats across New Jersey, Virginia and New York City each prevailed in contests before electorates who ranked the economy or cost of living as a top issue, according to exit polls conducted by ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Sununu ultimately prevailed in his 2002 Senate campaign, but not without criticism and obstacles from the pro-Israel lobby due to his voting record, which some Jewish organizations and leaders perceived as anti-Israel.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Detroit woke up in time to advance to the bitter end of the ALDS before the Mariners prevailed.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In the teams’ 2020 meeting, at an empty stadium because of COVID-19, the Chiefs prevailed in the first meeting between Mahomes and Bills counterpart Josh Allen.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
By the end of the concert, a sense of boundless curiosity prevailed the musical selections and traditions, even in its deep respect toward legacy.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
Verb
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In exciting news, Louisville football won its homecoming game Saturday against Boston College.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Aldo Olivieri, il Gatto Magico (the Magic Cat), who had survived a fractured skull that required drilling to save his life and left him with chronic headaches, became the first-choice goalkeeper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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He is survived by two other children and his wife.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the end, reason triumphed over adventurism at the Spanish court.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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This new group eventually triumphed.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The trial lasted less than a week, and the jury took less than two and a half hours to find Smith guilty on two counts of first-degree murder, The New York Times reported.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Those talks lasted for five hours.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rumors have persisted about a WWE comeback, just as John Cena is bidding farewell to fans on his retirement tour.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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That love has persisted across the decades, even as his band, Rush, became one of the biggest acts in the world.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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