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
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.
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Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Last year, rideshare companies prevailed in court after organized labor challenged Proposition 22, an initiative passed in 2020 that exempted Uber and Lyft from having to classify their drivers as employees and grant them benefits.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Marin prevailed, and the video now has nine hundred thousand views, equivalent to a sixth of the population of Finland.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, Icelandair, the country’s longtime flagship airline, was the only one that prevailed.
—Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 6 Oct. 2025
On a wet, rainy night in Orlando, the Jayhawks prevailed in a one-score game against the UCF Knights.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
Even the Phillies’ biggest hitters like Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper couldn’t muster a hit against Ohtani, who earned the win as the Dodgers prevailed 5-3.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The Cubs prevailed over the San Diego Padres and the Tigers defeated their AL Central rival Cleveland Guardians.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
On the surface, Disney prevailed, right?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Last year, rideshare companies prevailed in court after organized labor challenged Proposition 22, an initiative passed in 2020 that exempted Uber and Lyft from having to classify their drivers as employees and grant them benefits.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Marin prevailed, and the video now has nine hundred thousand views, equivalent to a sixth of the population of Finland.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, Icelandair, the country’s longtime flagship airline, was the only one that prevailed.
—Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 6 Oct. 2025
On a wet, rainy night in Orlando, the Jayhawks prevailed in a one-score game against the UCF Knights.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
Even the Phillies’ biggest hitters like Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper couldn’t muster a hit against Ohtani, who earned the win as the Dodgers prevailed 5-3.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The Cubs prevailed over the San Diego Padres and the Tigers defeated their AL Central rival Cleveland Guardians.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
On the surface, Disney prevailed, right?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
Verb
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Missouri could have won its 16th straight at home Saturday but lost to the Crimson Tide.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Pittsburg State has won five straight and stands 5-1, 4-1 in the MIAA.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His grandfather survived and is still alive.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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Jacobs is survived by his son Azazel Jacobs, also a filmmaker, and daughter, artist and musician Nisi Ariana Jacobs.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 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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Players and officials from both teams gathered to break up the skirmish, which lasted a few seconds.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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State of the pitching staff after the NLDS Only Chad Patrick pitched out of the bullpen on consecutive days, and the second outing lasted just four pitches on Thursday.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Stowe persisted in her admiration for Brown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Deutsche Bank’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein Documents obtained by Fortune reveal that Deutsche Bank opened more than 40 accounts for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and processed millions of dollars in allegedly suspicious transactions, even as allegations against him persisted.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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