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
And that’s when scams, theft and predatory fees become prevalent.
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Jesus 'chuy' Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
New research by scientists at Australia's Flinders University has found a link between new cases of sleep apnea and climate change, which is on trend with many chronic conditions and diseases expected to be more prevalent as temperatures change.
—New Atlas, 16 June 2025
While the home has modern comforts, including HVAC, the architect’s original handiwork is prevalent.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
And where both become entrenched, more aggressive forms of euthanasia tend to become prevalent, with or without the formal sanction of law.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 June 2025
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Jesus 'chuy' Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
New research by scientists at Australia's Flinders University has found a link between new cases of sleep apnea and climate change, which is on trend with many chronic conditions and diseases expected to be more prevalent as temperatures change.
—New Atlas, 16 June 2025
While the home has modern comforts, including HVAC, the architect’s original handiwork is prevalent.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
And where both become entrenched, more aggressive forms of euthanasia tend to become prevalent, with or without the formal sanction of law.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
Adjective
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And then there were the potential ills of a conventional approach, like fumes spewed by laminate flooring.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The story explores a powerful bond between friends that defies conventional definitions of love and takes them on a journey that reshapes their understanding of legacy, intimacy and devotion.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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This is an excellent day for business and commercial ventures, because your objectives and goals are clearer to you than usual.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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Did Bill Plaschke ghost-write these letters with his usual accurate predictions/suggestions?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The current threat represents the parasite's northward march through Central America over two years, reaching Mexico in November 2024 and spreading to within 700 miles of the U.S. border.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The current valuation doesn’t meet your financial needs or expectations.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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There is of course a social and political undercurrent to the movie, as is customary for Magliano, going against the grain and reclaiming time to pause and reflect.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Newsom has said he wasn't consulted before Trump decided to take control of the Guard, as is customary.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Known as a popular stop on the film festival circuit for many stars, Karlovy Vary had previously already unveiled a visit from Michael Douglas this year.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
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Kyoto is the world’s most popular religious tourism destination, a new study says.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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