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
If it can be said that a honeymoon period prevailed following the 2021 agreements, that sense of fellow feeling has long since dissipated.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
New York has prevailed in the first three games of the series against the 76ers by margins of 39, six and 14 points, underscoring their ability to come out on top in a variety of different game scenarios.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
In the end, San Antonio prevailed in a 115-108 victory thanks to the brilliance of Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 monster in the middle who stood even taller on Friday night.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 May 2026
While the county has ultimately prevailed in every instance, the challenges have set back a project that was supposed to be done by now for years, while construction costs rise well beyond the $20 million the county originally set aside for the job.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Foushee, who did not favor the ban, narrowly prevailed.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Zawadzki went the distance in mid-April as the North Stars prevailed 1-0 in eight innings.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
The Bluejays prevailed, 9-8, in 13 innings.
—Gary Bedore
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
In their 1996 match, Kasparov prevailed four games to two.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
New York has prevailed in the first three games of the series against the 76ers by margins of 39, six and 14 points, underscoring their ability to come out on top in a variety of different game scenarios.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
In the end, San Antonio prevailed in a 115-108 victory thanks to the brilliance of Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 monster in the middle who stood even taller on Friday night.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 May 2026
While the county has ultimately prevailed in every instance, the challenges have set back a project that was supposed to be done by now for years, while construction costs rise well beyond the $20 million the county originally set aside for the job.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Foushee, who did not favor the ban, narrowly prevailed.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Zawadzki went the distance in mid-April as the North Stars prevailed 1-0 in eight innings.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
The Bluejays prevailed, 9-8, in 13 innings.
—Gary Bedore
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
In their 1996 match, Kasparov prevailed four games to two.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
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Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run eighth inning, and the Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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But Seranthony Domínguez struck out pinch hitter Jac Caglianone to secure his 10th save as the Sox won their fourth straight.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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He is survived by his wife, Kym, as well as their children and grandchildren.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Last year, she was also impeached by the House but survived by successfully petitioning the Supreme Court to declare the impeachment bid unconstitutional on a technicality.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed with a Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Leigh triumphed at the 2022 Biennale when she was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion prize after becoming the first Black woman to represent the United States.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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This lasted until 2023, when new management company Storey Hotel Management (who also run Nanuku Resort in Fiji and the Ameswell Hotel in California) took over, and the resort has maintained its elegance and quiet luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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However, Hernández’s prolonged offensive slump to start the season lasted long enough that, earlier this homestand, Roberts dropped him to the eighth spot in the order.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Researchers found health disparities persisted across Texas, with some gaps appearing more severe than in other Southwestern states.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Global temperature records could be challenged again So far, 2024 ranked as the planet’s warmest year on record, following the last El Nino event, which emerged in mid-2023 and persisted through spring 2024, according to NOAA.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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