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 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.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
The Bucks prevailed 155-154 in five overtimes, still the longest game in the shot-clock era.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 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
My hunger for fantasy prevailed over my appetite.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
The foundation prevailed over Lund and other departing directors in its drive for immediate, sweeping changes on the board in support of new Chief Executive Officer Maziar Mike Doustdar’s strategy.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
His teammates needed the full seven games to pull out a victory, but ultimately prevailed over the Seattle Mariners on Monday in Toronto.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
In the end, this strategy prevailed.
—Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The Kissinger visit coincided with the ending of the ban on political parties in Spain, imposed in 1939 after General Franco’s Nationalists prevailed in the Spanish Civil War.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
The Bucks prevailed 155-154 in five overtimes, still the longest game in the shot-clock era.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 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
My hunger for fantasy prevailed over my appetite.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
The foundation prevailed over Lund and other departing directors in its drive for immediate, sweeping changes on the board in support of new Chief Executive Officer Maziar Mike Doustdar’s strategy.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
His teammates needed the full seven games to pull out a victory, but ultimately prevailed over the Seattle Mariners on Monday in Toronto.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
In the end, this strategy prevailed.
—Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The Kissinger visit coincided with the ending of the ban on political parties in Spain, imposed in 1939 after General Franco’s Nationalists prevailed in the Spanish Civil War.
—Literary Hub, 8 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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The child survived the attack and was brought to a nearby hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries, according to the ODFW.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Harley was wounded twice but survived the war dying in Adelaide in 1934 of a cancer his family say was caused by him being gassed by the Germans in the trenches.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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