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
The condition is more common than Parkinson’s, and its prevalence increases significantly with age.
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Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
Despite the disease's prevalence, especially in the Northeast, there isn't a vaccine for humans available.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
In her own work, Mayne has studied the prevalence of skin cancer in young adults and teens who frequented indoor tanning salons.
—Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The prevalence of extreme heat has fluctuated over the decades in D-FW.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
Despite the disease's prevalence, especially in the Northeast, there isn't a vaccine for humans available.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
In her own work, Mayne has studied the prevalence of skin cancer in young adults and teens who frequented indoor tanning salons.
—Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The prevalence of extreme heat has fluctuated over the decades in D-FW.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalence
Noun
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For the full list of cities and flight frequency, click here.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rise of high-frequency trading convinced us that everything is priced in instantly, obscuring pockets of friction.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Thursday's hearing was a rare occurrence that underscored the gravity of the allegations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s twice the total occurrences in the 2010s, when five-week runs were linked in 2010 and 2018.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Microwaves are a range of frequences in the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wiseman's frequence collaborator, cinematographer John Davey, will also be a guest of Camerimage.—
Carolyn Giardina,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Oct. 2017
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“Prevalence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalence. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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