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
If Upside Foods prevails in court, legal experts suggest the precedent could apply directly to Texas and other states.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Once again, love prevails, and Jess and Spencer choose each other.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
If Putin prevails, Beijing will draw conclusions about Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and beyond.
—Kay Bailey Hutchison, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
The ups and downs of life are borne with equanimity and optimism prevails.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Thursday’s vote is what happens when pragmatism prevails, when adults make difficult decisions and when the borrow-and-spend ethos of this mayor and his team is repudiated.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 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
Cole almost succeeds in destroying Nina too, but Nina’s spirit prevails.
—Kelly Sundberg
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
If Darjean ultimately prevails, he will be entitled to pursue collection efforts, potentially including garnishment of Sanders’ NFL income.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Once again, love prevails, and Jess and Spencer choose each other.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
If Putin prevails, Beijing will draw conclusions about Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and beyond.
—Kay Bailey Hutchison, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
The ups and downs of life are borne with equanimity and optimism prevails.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Thursday’s vote is what happens when pragmatism prevails, when adults make difficult decisions and when the borrow-and-spend ethos of this mayor and his team is repudiated.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 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
Cole almost succeeds in destroying Nina too, but Nina’s spirit prevails.
—Kelly Sundberg
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
If Darjean ultimately prevails, he will be entitled to pursue collection efforts, potentially including garnishment of Sanders’ NFL income.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevails
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Also, Iyo Sky takes on Stephanie Vaquer to determine who wins the WWE Women's World Championship, which Naomi vacated.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Whoever wins will also become Virginia's first female governor.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Training camp and preseason will ultimately decide who survives the roster squeeze.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, after his 17th version unexpectedly survives a mission, a new 18th clone is already in rotation — leaving two Mickeys alive and one slated for annihilation.—
Charlotte Walsh,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Díaz de la Portilla lost in a runoff to Miguel Angel Gabela, whose term lasts until 2027.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The hopper holds up to 80 balls, and the 6,700mAh battery lasts for up to three hours of play.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The graft and fraud investigations signal that state corruption which helped plunge Greece into a 2009-2018 debt crisis persists, despite reforms and tough austerity under three international bailouts.—
Angeliki Koutantou,
Reuters,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite shifts in societal perceptions, a bias against girls persists in science and math subjects, according to teachers, administrators and advocates.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Prevails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevails. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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