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
The team that wins the first two games of a best-of-five series prevails 89% of the time.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Miami prevails in a tight one behind a late defensive stop by Rueben Bain.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
If the case reaches sentencing, a death verdict must be unanimous; a single juror's vote for life prevails.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Federer’s image still prevails over the match play.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In fashion, as in politics, collectivism might make life better, but individualism often prevails.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Their verdict, not the judgment of the company’s management team, prevails, the brothers insisted.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
If Putin prevails, Beijing will draw conclusions about Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and beyond.
—Kay Bailey Hutchison, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Another aspect that isn’t terribly sensible is the convertible top, which entails a bit of a ritual to erect, along with side curtains that more or less enclose occupants when inclement weather prevails.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Miami prevails in a tight one behind a late defensive stop by Rueben Bain.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
If the case reaches sentencing, a death verdict must be unanimous; a single juror's vote for life prevails.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Federer’s image still prevails over the match play.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In fashion, as in politics, collectivism might make life better, but individualism often prevails.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Their verdict, not the judgment of the company’s management team, prevails, the brothers insisted.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
If Putin prevails, Beijing will draw conclusions about Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and beyond.
—Kay Bailey Hutchison, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Another aspect that isn’t terribly sensible is the convertible top, which entails a bit of a ritual to erect, along with side curtains that more or less enclose occupants when inclement weather prevails.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevails
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Roem and other critics of data center growth see a few obvious goals in Virginia if Spanberger wins — though the would-be governor has not climbed on board with all of them.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Those three came thanks to their two team wins and then their close loss to the Cardinals.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Players take on the role of Enzo Favaro, a miner who survives a tunnel collapse and flees the pit after insubordinately attacking a cruel underboss.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Creature survives, becomes smarter and even eloquent, and vengefully chases Frankenstein all the way to the Arctic.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The code lasts until November 9, 2025.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The program at the facility lasts 90 days, after which patients go to the second part of the Wisconsin Community Services program, called Unlimited Potential — an outpatient clinic to access therapy and other services.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Consumer psychology expert Matt Johnson, PhD, noted that pumpkin’s appeal persists even in regions without a traditional fall season, like his home state of California.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Though modern science has disproven this idea, the name persists, symbolizing the fiery imagery long associated with volcanic eruptions.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Prevails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevails. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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