prevalence

noun

ˈpre-və-lən(t)s How to pronounce prevalence (audio)
Definition of prevalencenext
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 researchers behind the new study suggest such alpha-gal antibody surveillance data can help identify areas with high prevalence ripe for further research. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 The rise of Nashville Severe Weather is a modern case study in multiple areas — a shifting tornado alley, a changing climate, the prevalence of social media and the value of instantaneous, hyperlocal information that can save the day or save lives. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 The growing prevalence of chronic conditions that effect eyesight, such as diabetes, may also increase demand for optical services. — Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2026 But underlying a lot of that, say researchers, is also the growing prevalence of stress. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for prevalence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalence
  1. frequency
  2. occurrence
  3. frequence
Noun
  • As with containers, apply a granular fertilizer once or twice per summer, or a liquid product with watering at the frequency recommended on the label.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • In the summer, Schrader suggests upping the cleaning frequency to weekly to account for the warm weather and sleeping with fewer layers between you and the duvet.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
Definition of frequency
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  • If a Fed policymaker is found to have violated the blackout period, which is a rare occurrence in the central bank’s history, they could be asked to recuse themselves from policy decisions or face pressure to resign.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • But Republican lawmakers pushing for these changes say a simple majority threshold makes amending their state constitution too easy — and thus too frequent of an occurrence.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 14 July 2026
Definition of occurrence
Noun
  • Microwaves are a range of frequences in the electromagnetic spectrum.
    — Scott Pelley, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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