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
Some have quickly become familiar faces, especially the cane corso, now the 11th most prevalent breed.
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Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Though hemp is prevalent in mills’ concept collections, market options of the natural bast fiber are less common—at least at scale.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Phantom sensations are prevalent.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The Big 12 and Big East are closer to the SEC side of things, while the ACC is close behind the Big Ten’s success rate, but given how prevalent the two biggest conferences are in the bracket, knowing which to bet on in a pinch is a difference-maker.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Though hemp is prevalent in mills’ concept collections, market options of the natural bast fiber are less common—at least at scale.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Phantom sensations are prevalent.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The Big 12 and Big East are closer to the SEC side of things, while the ACC is close behind the Big Ten’s success rate, but given how prevalent the two biggest conferences are in the bracket, knowing which to bet on in a pinch is a difference-maker.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
Adjective
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In these environments, humanoid robots are expected to perform repetitive or physically demanding tasks that are difficult to automate using conventional industrial robots.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Unlike conventional computers, which store information as 0s and 1s, quantum computers use qubits, fundamental units of information that can exist in multiple states simultaneously, enabling them to perform calculations that would take conventional computers millions of years to complete.—
Etiido Uko
March 23,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Staffing shortages have forced some travelers to build in significantly more time before flights – sometimes hours more than usual.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Home is where the heart is — that’s even more true than usual.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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Harvesting seed nearby is a way to get plants that are genetically adapted to the prevailing environmental conditions and are more likely to thrive.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With the transfer portal opening April 7, after the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament, Miller spoke as directly as possible to current 49ers players, who stood out in a room full of green and gold.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Michael suggested that the current war with Hezbollah could be the last and is likely to continue until Katz’s objectives are accomplished.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q3 2026.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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Nehls currently serves as vice president and will take on the customary one-year term as president.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The biannual two-day show is a popular event at the Luke Air Force Base in Glendale.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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González seized on this issue in her 2024 election campaign and promised to sack LUMA, a move that is widely popular with her frustrated constituents.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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