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
But, given the prevalence of wellness trends online, whether the 'lock in' trend will hold the attention of the internet over that timespan, remains to be seen.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In many of these suburbs, the prevalence of tearing down perfectly sound old single-family homes in order to build often-gaudy new structures has led to proposals to incentivize keeping more of the old housing stock, using tax breaks and other means.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
This means that today’s rise in autism prevalence is largely explained by changes in recognition, criteria and awareness.
—New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2025
As Vanguard researchers note, the prevalence of automatic enrollment means that more workers than ever now have workplace plans — especially those with inconsistent or unreliable income.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In many of these suburbs, the prevalence of tearing down perfectly sound old single-family homes in order to build often-gaudy new structures has led to proposals to incentivize keeping more of the old housing stock, using tax breaks and other means.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
This means that today’s rise in autism prevalence is largely explained by changes in recognition, criteria and awareness.
—New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2025
As Vanguard researchers note, the prevalence of automatic enrollment means that more workers than ever now have workplace plans — especially those with inconsistent or unreliable income.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalence
Noun
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However, it's being seen with increasing frequency in northeastern states along the Atlantic coast, said Madoff, medical director for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Heat waves are increasing in temperature, frequency and duration, pushing native species like rattlesnakes to their biological limit.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz, ear-splitting cheers and boos from the students and fan base should be an every game occurrence, like a big-boy SEC program.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Janet told Lorraine the first occurrence was the night of their daughter Heather's confirmation on April 9, 1985.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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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 9 Sep. 2025.
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