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
But there is a third reason Democrats have usually prevailed in shutdown showdowns that may not apply as much this time around.
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W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
On the surface, Disney prevailed, right?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
This could herald an end not just to the acute suffering under this war, but also to the misery that has prevailed in the Strip, especially since 2007, when Israel and Egypt imposed a blockade in response to Hamas’s violent takeover of the territory.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Then, Tennessee survived in Starkville in OT, while Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss prevailed over LSU (and Lane Kiffin sounded like a sitcom dad).
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The Masters champ addressed the media after Europe prevailed over the United States 15-13, and specifically called into question the contentious atmosphere and raucous crowd.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The invasive—and drastically overpopulating—species prevailed over the scientists’ 20-year electric culling campaign by evolving to grow faster and spawn younger.
—Martin J. Kernan, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2025
Chevron and Hess prevailed with their argument that Exxon’s right of first refusal over Hess’ Guyana stake did not apply to an acquisition of Hess in its entirety.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
The administration has already prevailed in litigation involving its ban on transgender people serving in the military.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
On the surface, Disney prevailed, right?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
This could herald an end not just to the acute suffering under this war, but also to the misery that has prevailed in the Strip, especially since 2007, when Israel and Egypt imposed a blockade in response to Hamas’s violent takeover of the territory.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Then, Tennessee survived in Starkville in OT, while Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss prevailed over LSU (and Lane Kiffin sounded like a sitcom dad).
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The Masters champ addressed the media after Europe prevailed over the United States 15-13, and specifically called into question the contentious atmosphere and raucous crowd.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The invasive—and drastically overpopulating—species prevailed over the scientists’ 20-year electric culling campaign by evolving to grow faster and spawn younger.
—Martin J. Kernan, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2025
Chevron and Hess prevailed with their argument that Exxon’s right of first refusal over Hess’ Guyana stake did not apply to an acquisition of Hess in its entirety.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
The administration has already prevailed in litigation involving its ban on transgender people serving in the military.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
Verb
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And if that concoction of unpredictable strengths wasn’t enough, Florida even won in special teams, blocking a Texas punt for a safety in the second quarter.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Introduction Forty eight years after they were defeated in the first final over the water in Montevideo, Argentina finally won the World Cup, on home soil in Buenos Aires.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Oxy barely survived the downturn, slashing its dividend from 79 cents per share each quarter down to just one penny.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Only 13 of the 62 crew members survived.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Blaney is the only driver locked into the Round of 8, a serendipitous circumstance given that a Ford driver hasn’t won at Kansas since three-time champion Joey Logano triumphed there in 2020.—
Reid Spencer,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Team World, however, would strike first on Sunday, as the doubles team of Alcaraz and Ruud triumphed over Michelsen and Opelka.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The barrage lasted for more than 12 hours, the president said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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His sojourn at the hot corner lasted mere seconds.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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India’s defense gradually improved, but his struggles at the plate persisted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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That figure has doubled since 2019 and is now at its highest-ever level, largely a function of declining office values tied to remote work trends that have persisted since the COVID pandemic.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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