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
Team Stars versus World went to overtime before the prior prevailed.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
French Friction prevailed for the second time at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.
—Bob Wisener, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Mporokoso’s shot hit the front of the rim as time expired, and the visiting Redhawks prevailed 68-65 victory to win their first DVC title since 2018.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Gallego, who is 46, prevailed in his Senate race despite a rough performance by Democrats nationally.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Historically, there have been attempts to persuade Congress, but politics prevailed.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Jayhawks prevailed 82-78, even without Darryn Peterson, in dramatic fashion.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Certain traditional ideas about child rearing still prevailed.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
While Seattle’s defense doesn’t scare New England — the Patriots prevailed against the solid Chargers and elite Houston and Denver defenses — the Seahawks likely will give Drake Maye’s blockers problems.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
French Friction prevailed for the second time at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.
—Bob Wisener, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Mporokoso’s shot hit the front of the rim as time expired, and the visiting Redhawks prevailed 68-65 victory to win their first DVC title since 2018.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Gallego, who is 46, prevailed in his Senate race despite a rough performance by Democrats nationally.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Historically, there have been attempts to persuade Congress, but politics prevailed.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Jayhawks prevailed 82-78, even without Darryn Peterson, in dramatic fashion.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Certain traditional ideas about child rearing still prevailed.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
While Seattle’s defense doesn’t scare New England — the Patriots prevailed against the solid Chargers and elite Houston and Denver defenses — the Seahawks likely will give Drake Maye’s blockers problems.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
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Last year, Oligui Nguema won the presidential election, raising hopes for a return to constitutional democracy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dahlen won five Super Bowls across a tenure of nearly two decades with the San Francisco 49ers, and won two more as the Broncos’ director of player personnel in 1997 and 1998.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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He is also survived by a sixth child, Ashley.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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He is survived by two sons, David and Eric, and three grandchildren.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the playoffs, SDFC triumphed over Portland Timbers in a first-round, best-of-three series.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Most observers think the Sharafs triumphed over long odds.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The kiss lasted about seven seconds.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The protest included well over 100 students and lasted for about an hour.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Even after jail, emigration, and peaceful living, in total isolation, this label has persisted.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The surgery was a common revision for issues like gastroesophageal reflux disease or weight gain that persisted after bariatric surgery.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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