prevailing (on or upon)

verb

present participle of prevail (on or upon)
as in convincing
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests we prevailed on him to sing in front of all his friends

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailing (on or upon)
  1. convincing
  2. persuading
  3. satisfying
  4. bringing
Verb
  • For Chan, success depends on convincing voters that the city’s challenges do not require abandoning the progressive politics that have long identified it.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Overconfidence sits on the other side of the same coin, convincing us that the view from our rung is the view of the whole ladder.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of convincing
Verb
  • Zoox successfully navigated the regulations by persuading the NHTSA to allow temporary permission.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This broader strategy also helps explain why persuading countries to avoid Chinese AI will likely prove considerably more difficult than Washington’s earlier campaign against Huawei and ZTE.
    — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of persuading
Verb
  • Dessert is a simple but satisfying vanilla or chocolate soft serve (or a swirl).
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • It couldn't be determined whether the firm was satisfying its margin calls through the sales.
    — David Faber, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • Later, the Aries Moon enters your 4th House of Home, bringing attention back to your foundation.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Shapiros were accused by some followers of bringing Kala into their family for financial gain.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bringing
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