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
Studies have looked at the prevalence of microplastics in drinking water and in people’s hearts, brains and testicles.
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
If microplastics are included in that update, the agency would be required to start collecting data about the prevalence of microplastics in drinking water.
—Will Stone, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the meme’s prevalence has prompted some members of the Chinese diaspora to push back.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Almost half of Americans do not get enough magnesium from diet alone, per Mayo Clinic — which may help explain the prevalence of 3 AM wake-ups.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
If microplastics are included in that update, the agency would be required to start collecting data about the prevalence of microplastics in drinking water.
—Will Stone, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the meme’s prevalence has prompted some members of the Chinese diaspora to push back.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Almost half of Americans do not get enough magnesium from diet alone, per Mayo Clinic — which may help explain the prevalence of 3 AM wake-ups.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalence
Noun
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The frequency of those cores, the available cache, and TDP will all factor into how useful this CPU is as a major part of an affordable desktop gaming PC.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Some are required, and others are based on the level and frequency of pain experienced.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the second occurrence, the following night, no one was there.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Roberts said the Dodgers have no intention of making the one-way duty a regular occurrence when Ohtani pitches.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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