PREVAILING (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Warner’s deal with Suno appears to also require at least some degree of artist opt-in, and in general, convincing artists and managers may prove to be a challenge.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
The play opens with Leontes convincing himself that a pregnant Hermione has been sleeping with his friend Polixenes, the king of Bohemia (played by Gilbert Owuor).

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of convincing

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Barron’s reported in mid-July that Keim tied himself to Mohamed Coulibaly, who allegedly authored a scam to cheat NFL players out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by persuading them to invest in fake Shopify stores.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Explaining what the information means—and persuading people to act on it—becomes more valuable.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of persuading

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For kiddos and adults, fruit serves as a healthy alternative to candy, delivering vitamins, fiber, and hydration while satisfying sweet cravings.

— Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
The facility found several ways to limit operating and construction costs, which kept fees relatively low while still satisfying the demands of its residents.

— Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfying

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Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend, forecasters said Friday, bringing heavy rains that can cause destructive flooding and strong winds that can fuel wildfires.

— Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Mercury conjoins Jupiter in Leo and your 2nd House of Resources, bringing growth to money, pricing, possessions, comfort, and self-worth.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

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