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
Another piece of evidence for changes in diagnosis explaining a large difference in the prevalence of autism is that autism rates vary widely from state to state in the U.S.
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Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
The Autism Society of America also refuted the idea that rising autism prevalence signals an epidemic and said the data should not drive misinformation or political rhetoric.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
The program’s officers went on to help lead foundational studies on prevalence, prevention and treatment of AIDS around the world.
—Casey Luc, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Chalk up the prevalence of red watches to Formula 1 fever—at TAG Heuer, especially.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
The Autism Society of America also refuted the idea that rising autism prevalence signals an epidemic and said the data should not drive misinformation or political rhetoric.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
The program’s officers went on to help lead foundational studies on prevalence, prevention and treatment of AIDS around the world.
—Casey Luc, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Chalk up the prevalence of red watches to Formula 1 fever—at TAG Heuer, especially.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalence
Noun
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Last season’s big jump in assists and expected assist (xA) numbers demonstrates the winger was getting the ball into more dangerous areas for team-mates with more frequency.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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With breaches growing in frequency and severity, many CFOs now see cyberattacks as a top organizational risk.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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By better understanding this process, scientists can learn more about the functions of the planet and what happens beneath its surface, including the occurrence of earthquakes that have been linked to this process, McMillan said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The state has seen multiple chaotic occurrences at school board meetings in recent months related to debates over trans athlete inclusion.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Prevalence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalence. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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