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
But Pitt prevailed largely on the strength of a 20-7 advantage on the offensive boards, outscoring Stanford 25-7 in second-chance points and by 12 in the paint.
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Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
There, behind eight three-point field goals from Grant Rodriguez, the Titans prevailed 69-61, setting up the title showdown against Birmingham.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Despite the judgments and the naysayers, these kinds of memoirs have outlasted the critiques—and prevailed.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Smith prevailed in the primary again in 2022 and easily won a second term in this Republican stronghold, where Democrats haven’t put up a serious general election fight in recent years.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
The Habs prevailed Saturday behind two goals in 49 seconds that swung the game late.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Argyle players storm the court as a Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill player glances at the overhead scoreboard after Argyle prevailed in a 51-42 victory to claim the state championship.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Instead, the Hawkeyes prevailed 108-107.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The law of averages kind of prevailed.
—Gary Bedore
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
There, behind eight three-point field goals from Grant Rodriguez, the Titans prevailed 69-61, setting up the title showdown against Birmingham.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Despite the judgments and the naysayers, these kinds of memoirs have outlasted the critiques—and prevailed.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Smith prevailed in the primary again in 2022 and easily won a second term in this Republican stronghold, where Democrats haven’t put up a serious general election fight in recent years.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
The Habs prevailed Saturday behind two goals in 49 seconds that swung the game late.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Argyle players storm the court as a Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill player glances at the overhead scoreboard after Argyle prevailed in a 51-42 victory to claim the state championship.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Instead, the Hawkeyes prevailed 108-107.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The law of averages kind of prevailed.
—Gary Bedore
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
Verb
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Last season, Inter Miami won four of five against Nashville, including a 4-0 rout that advanced the team to the knockout round of the MLS playoffs for the first time in club history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Big Sky title won, Idaho is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016 — riding a program-record 18-game winning streak in addition to a program-best 29 overall wins this season.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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McDonald is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathy; his five children, Seven, Devin, Ryan, Tara Taylor and Emily; a brother, Billy; and four grandchildren.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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She is survived by her husband, Todd Corman, and their two children.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mubi won Best 360 Campaign for Die My Love, Mark Woollen & Associates took Best Trailer for Weapons, and The Wild triumphed in the Best AV Spot category for Sinners.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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This fixture will bring back special memories of last April when Liverpool triumphed 5-1 to wrap up the Premier League title in style.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Initial reports from local news outlets that indicated the standoff lasted 11 hours, that a marshal was struck by shrapnel and that Dickey had a hostage in the building were not accurate, Kitchens said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Spagnesi says the data could indicate recurring fire events, likely tied to the Medieval Warm Period, which lasted from approximately 900-1300 CE.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Curiously, the antidepressant effect emerged after the mind-altering experiences and persisted for more than a week, suggesting that ketamine might be doing more than making the patients trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Colorado, some controversy surrounding Rae’s leadership has persisted.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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