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
Diurnal wind patterns prevailed, with westerly/upcanyon winds gusting up to 20 MPH observed in the afternoon.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But even in the very north of Sweden, there was not much chill factor to be found – well north of the Artic circle, temperatures above 30 degrees prevailed through July.
—Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, Musk has prevailed despite his various trials and tribulations.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Martinson similarly prevailed in court late last month.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
This time, the Wildcats prevailed.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles prevailed in Thursday's NFL opener 24-20 in what morphed into a surprisingly tight result against the Dallas Cowboys.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, the Taliban prevailed decisively.
—Dan Fisher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In the 3-hour, 45-minute marathon filled with penalties, the host Bulldogs (1-0) prevailed thanks in part to Escobedo throwing a 47-yard TD to Carmelo Palumbo, a 36-yard TD to Kamani Sapara and a 52-yard TD to Ahmad Buchanan.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But even in the very north of Sweden, there was not much chill factor to be found – well north of the Artic circle, temperatures above 30 degrees prevailed through July.
—Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, Musk has prevailed despite his various trials and tribulations.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Martinson similarly prevailed in court late last month.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
This time, the Wildcats prevailed.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles prevailed in Thursday's NFL opener 24-20 in what morphed into a surprisingly tight result against the Dallas Cowboys.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, the Taliban prevailed decisively.
—Dan Fisher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In the 3-hour, 45-minute marathon filled with penalties, the host Bulldogs (1-0) prevailed thanks in part to Escobedo throwing a 47-yard TD to Carmelo Palumbo, a 36-yard TD to Kamani Sapara and a 52-yard TD to Ahmad Buchanan.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
Verb
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The Rebels have won 3 of 4 in the series, including 63-31 last season in Fayetteville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Both Queen Bey and Kendrick Lamar, who won for his 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, are halfway to EGOT status.—
Jair Hilburn,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Kirk is survived by his wife, the former Miss Arizona USA Erika Frantzve, and their two children, a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk is survived by his wife, former Miss Arizona USA Erika Frantzve, and their two children, a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their first book, Manacled, took place in an alternate Harry Potter universe where The Boy Who Lived actually died and evil wizard Voldermort triumphed, according to the Times.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
11 Sep. 2025
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Back in August, Fleetwood triumphed and won the FedExCup after coming close to placing first twice in the past two months.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His killing spree lasted five years before he was caught on July 14, 2021, in connection with the deaths of two boys ages 12 and 13, The Washington Post reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In that lone start against the Miami Marlins, Tong lasted five innings and struck out six batters.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a semester in Raton, Velasco moved to the Zuni reservation in New Mexico, where challenges persisted.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bulldogs showcased defensive playmakers like Geno Calgaro and Zachary Betts, but offensive struggles persisted, especially at quarterback.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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