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
Both starters were reasonably sharp, but the bats generally prevailed Tuesday in a back-and-forth game in Hoover, Alabama.
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Jace Denison, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
In late November, three weeks after Democrats reclaimed the House, Jeffries prevailed by ten votes—becoming both caucus chairman and Pelosi’s heir apparent.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Wait, common sense would have prevailed if the LSU administration was put in the same position by Lane Kiffin, or any other coach for that matter?
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Both sets of plaintiffs prevailed before district courts.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 May 2026
In the end, the reputational risk case prevailed.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 May 2026
The theory is that incumbents’ term of service should be bound by the conditions that prevailed when the voters elected them — a contract of expectation.
—Carl Luna, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
If it can be said that a honeymoon period prevailed following the 2021 agreements, that sense of fellow feeling has long since dissipated.
—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
Jace Denison, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
In late November, three weeks after Democrats reclaimed the House, Jeffries prevailed by ten votes—becoming both caucus chairman and Pelosi’s heir apparent.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Wait, common sense would have prevailed if the LSU administration was put in the same position by Lane Kiffin, or any other coach for that matter?
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Both sets of plaintiffs prevailed before district courts.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 May 2026
In the end, the reputational risk case prevailed.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 May 2026
The theory is that incumbents’ term of service should be bound by the conditions that prevailed when the voters elected them — a contract of expectation.
—Carl Luna, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
If it can be said that a honeymoon period prevailed following the 2021 agreements, that sense of fellow feeling has long since dissipated.
—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
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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Jimmy Kimmel has survived a major scandal and his show is still on the air.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Robert Isaacs has survived an eventful life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 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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Chelsea have triumphed only once more since then, in 2018.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
15 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
Cite this Entry
“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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