as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the kinds of accidents seen in places where snowmobiles are prevalent
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Recent Examples of prevalent
Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Videos of the killing were prevalent on social media platforms in the immediate aftermath of Kirk’s killing, showing the moment when he was struck by a bullet to the neck.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
As technology rapidly changes, reselling tickets for above their face value to try to make a profit has become easier and prevalent in Michigan.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Guns remain prevalent and accessible, even to those legally barred from having them.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Videos of the killing were prevalent on social media platforms in the immediate aftermath of Kirk’s killing, showing the moment when he was struck by a bullet to the neck.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
As technology rapidly changes, reselling tickets for above their face value to try to make a profit has become easier and prevalent in Michigan.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Guns remain prevalent and accessible, even to those legally barred from having them.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
Adjective
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As a result, embodied emissions, e-waste, and the administrative burden of the conventional hardware refresh cycle are greatly reduced.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Broiler Basics & Heat Intensity Unlike conventional oven baking, which uses indirect heat, a broiler produces direct, concentrated heat from above—essentially like an upside-down grill inside your oven.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, if a wildfire—even if far away—coincides with weather systems blowing pollution into your region, AirNow’s email will recommend staying indoors more than usual.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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As such, there’s always been a thrill of danger to every fight, but the difference this time around is that the stakes are far higher than usual.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Arafat’s successor, current PA President Mahmoud Abbas, has banished and imprisoned opponents and critics.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The current Razorback defenders are well aware of the shortcomings in last year’s game.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Agbadou has appeared sluggish and careless at the heart of defence, while Andre has lacked his customary composure in midfield.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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But the customary podium ceremony was canceled because of the unrest.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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It’s also formulated with popular and effective ingredients, like retinol, antioxidants, and vitamin E.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Might Gaine was the fourth entry in the Brave saga and was a uniquely popular series.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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