PREVALENCE Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

prevalence

noun

ˈpre-və-lən(t)s

Definition of prevalence next

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 first two weeks of hearings scrutinized the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in Australia’s institutions and society. —

ABC News, 26 May 2026 The area with the biggest prevalence is the Palouse region, which includes parts of eastern Washington and north-central Idaho in the Pacific Northwest. —

Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026 Gambling’s prevalence during sports broadcasts reflects its status as an enormous and growing business in America. —

Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026 Balzano blamed the growing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in consumer products for an increase in fires at recycling facilities nationwide. —

CBS News, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for prevalence

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Noun

The letter also detailed drops in the quality of casework at DCF, including significant declines in the frequency of in-person visits with adults and children.

— Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
To map this invisible chaos, the reSail team outfitted the Bow Olympus — a chemical tanker operated by Odfjell — with high-frequency LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026