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
History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
But first lady Laura Bush prevailed.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Massie first won election to the House during the pre-Trump Tea Party era and has handily prevailed in competitive primaries before.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
The notion of a placid start for the solar system’s solids has prevailed for the past half-century.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
As is common in medical debt lawsuits, the plaintiffs prevailed in most cases, records show.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Florida golfer Paula Francisco prevailed during Sunday’s SEC Championships to become the Gators’ first individual winner since Maria Torres in 2016.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
New Mexico prosecutors prevailed in a criminal case against the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, in March 2024.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2026
Cooler heads prevailed relatively quickly, but the damage had already been done.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
But first lady Laura Bush prevailed.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Massie first won election to the House during the pre-Trump Tea Party era and has handily prevailed in competitive primaries before.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
The notion of a placid start for the solar system’s solids has prevailed for the past half-century.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
As is common in medical debt lawsuits, the plaintiffs prevailed in most cases, records show.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Florida golfer Paula Francisco prevailed during Sunday’s SEC Championships to become the Gators’ first individual winner since Maria Torres in 2016.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
New Mexico prosecutors prevailed in a criminal case against the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, in March 2024.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2026
Cooler heads prevailed relatively quickly, but the damage had already been done.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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In 1977, Seattle Slew won the Kentucky Derby, the first of his Triple Crown victories.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, the company said.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Stenson is survived by his brothers John and his wife Mary, Tom and his wife Mary, Robert and his wife Kristin Callaghan and his nieces and nephews Kaitlin, Christopher, Elizabeth, Jack, Grace, Aidan and Keira.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Born in 1942, Casado was a teenager when the revolution led by Castro triumphed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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But precisely as its students triumphed, Achievement First retreated from its founding commitments.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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That second-inning at-bat lasted three more pitches.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The Mesozoic era lasted some hundred and eighty-six million years.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The conspiracy theories — which claim NASA faked the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969, and subsequent missions to win the Space Race, often alleging the events were filmed in a studio — have persisted for decades.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Oh exited the series following season 10 in 2014, but Owen’s relationship issues persisted.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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