as in frequency
the fact or state of happening often
the prevalence of rumors when hard information is withheld from the public
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Recent Examples of prevalence
For example, the Ukrainian military has been deploying battlefield robots and drones with their own visual positioning systems to survive the prevalence of GPS jamming in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Jones doesn't sort for prevalence.
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Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
The prevalence of pressing in modern football also adds to the tasks that now fall on a midfielder’s shoulders.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
That is what was at the heart of what became something of a viral video of him talking last week about his disdain for the prevalence of analytics in the game.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prevalence
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Jones doesn't sort for prevalence.
—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
The prevalence of pressing in modern football also adds to the tasks that now fall on a midfielder’s shoulders.
—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
That is what was at the heart of what became something of a viral video of him talking last week about his disdain for the prevalence of analytics in the game.
—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prevalence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalence
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Scientists warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness, especially in southeastern Europe, making the region more vulnerable to health impacts and wildfires.
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Here’s what the research actually supports, including what temperature and frequency actually move the needle and where the evidence still has gaps.
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The injury was an unfortunate occurrence in his World Cup debut and could affect Sweden’s chances going forward.
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That has become a regular occurrence as Scott’s profile has grown.
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Microwaves are a range of frequences in the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Wiseman's frequence collaborator, cinematographer John Davey, will also be a guest of Camerimage.
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“Prevalence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalence. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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