1
as in won
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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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
Byrd prevailed, but television production was changing again by the late 1990s.
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Mike Albo, Vulture, 2 June 2026
The Southern Section Division 1 champions faced top teams all season and prevailed, with junior Mateo Fuerbringer stamping himself as the top player for his class in the nation.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Although Schwarze ultimately prevailed, the party’s divisions were on display as the endorsement battle dragged on through six ballots.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Afroman prevailed at trial with relative ease — his lawyer called only one witness and the jury deliberated less than six hours.
—Andrew Graham
may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The security elites currently leading the country appear to have prevailed over the ultra-hard-liners, who coalesced around the conservative politician Saeed Jalili to oppose diplomacy with the United States.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Menefee prevailed over Green on Tuesday, and is favored to win in November.
—Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 27 May 2026
With temperatures in Paris reaching the low 90s, the 39-year-old Serbian legend prevailed over Frenchman Valentin Royer, 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(7), 6-3 in 3 hours, 43 minutes, in a highly entertaining match to advance to his 21st Roland Garros third round.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Not everyone was thrilled with Dior’s introduction of full skirts that required yards of fabric, in stark contrast to the practical styles that prevailed during World War II, when fabric rationing forced hemlines to rise.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Mike Albo, Vulture, 2 June 2026
The Southern Section Division 1 champions faced top teams all season and prevailed, with junior Mateo Fuerbringer stamping himself as the top player for his class in the nation.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Although Schwarze ultimately prevailed, the party’s divisions were on display as the endorsement battle dragged on through six ballots.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Afroman prevailed at trial with relative ease — his lawyer called only one witness and the jury deliberated less than six hours.
—Andrew Graham
may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The security elites currently leading the country appear to have prevailed over the ultra-hard-liners, who coalesced around the conservative politician Saeed Jalili to oppose diplomacy with the United States.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Menefee prevailed over Green on Tuesday, and is favored to win in November.
—Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 27 May 2026
With temperatures in Paris reaching the low 90s, the 39-year-old Serbian legend prevailed over Frenchman Valentin Royer, 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(7), 6-3 in 3 hours, 43 minutes, in a highly entertaining match to advance to his 21st Roland Garros third round.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Not everyone was thrilled with Dior’s introduction of full skirts that required yards of fabric, in stark contrast to the practical styles that prevailed during World War II, when fabric rationing forced hemlines to rise.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
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The place is owned by Nico de Soto who, after getting his start with the Experimental Cocktail Group, won various awards (Most Influential Bartender at Paris's Cocktail & Spirits show in 2014 among others) and then opened his own joint called Mace in New York.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Not bad for a girl won won’t start high school until this fall.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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The teen survived and is recovering from his injuries, authorities said.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Originally founded in 1881 by the Harvey brothers, the distillery survived wars, economic downturns, and multiple closures before shutting down entirely in 1994.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Qatar won 1-0, thrashed the UAE in the next round and triumphed in the final with a shock 3-1 victory over Japan.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The film premiered at Cannes, won Annecy’s top prize, and later triumphed at the Césars and the European Film Awards, while earning an Oscar nomination.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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On Thursday, the school promoted offensive coordinator Anthony Vizakis to take over the coveted role, ending a search that lasted about six weeks.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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The struggle between the federal agent and the two men lasted about 12 seconds, contradicting the agent’s account that he was engaged in a struggle for about three minutes before the shooting.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Currently, Lebanon is supposed to be under a ceasefire, but Israeli strikes have persisted.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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The promise by the National Weather Service for drier and warmer weather for the Bay Area still persisted Thursday afternoon, but that weather was taking its sweet time getting to the region.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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