1
as in wins
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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2
as in survives
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 prevails
By backing multiple candidates, Uber appears to be positioning itself to maintain influence regardless of which candidate ultimately prevails.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
That, at any rate, is a viewpoint that prevails at some of the sturdier colleges in the United States.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Let’s see which style prevails.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
In a league where talent typically prevails, there is no denying that being the case with Herro, an All-Star last season, and Powell, an All-Star this season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The same would likely be true if Paxton prevails.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
So much of the future is uncertain for Black filmmakers — for the medium in totality — but whether Sinners wins or loses, Coogler’s vision prevails.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
There are areas of law where that framework clearly prevails.
—Kenneth Michael White, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
There is no room for error, so in Team Radio, the human touch prevails.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
That, at any rate, is a viewpoint that prevails at some of the sturdier colleges in the United States.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Let’s see which style prevails.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
In a league where talent typically prevails, there is no denying that being the case with Herro, an All-Star last season, and Powell, an All-Star this season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The same would likely be true if Paxton prevails.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
So much of the future is uncertain for Black filmmakers — for the medium in totality — but whether Sinners wins or loses, Coogler’s vision prevails.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
There are areas of law where that framework clearly prevails.
—Kenneth Michael White, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
There is no room for error, so in Team Radio, the human touch prevails.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevails
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This Marlins will have to ride pitching, defense and one-run wins again.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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Dev Ayesa — still on Mars, still planning big, still stubborn as hell, and newly swole, per the opening montage — wins the prize for best graduation gift in a walk by giving Alex a superfast Mars motocross-style bike.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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If a meteor survives the entry and ends up on the ground (or lodged in someone's roof), it is then called a meteorite.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The great revelation of the exhibition is the group of works in silver and gold from 18th-century Naples, where nothing of their quality and scale survives today.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The 12-megapixel rear-facing camera takes great photos, and the battery lasts through the day.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Turn savings into income that lasts Saving is only half the challenge.—
Chris Mahoney,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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But Thune has kept the door open to keeping the chamber in town if the impasse persists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the latest footage from South London suggests the problem persists nearly one year later.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Prevails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevails. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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