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
The anemones are likely the most prevalent species that lives on the Porcupine Abyssal Plain, scientists said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 May 2025
The Fed’s analysis found that student loan delinquency was most prevalent in the south, while states in the northeast tended to have lower rates.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 13 May 2025
And yet, the latter dynamic is becoming more prevalent, forcing media companies to dig deeper into sports and live spectacles such as award shows.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 May 2025
The newest election integrity poll Majorities of Californians have confidence in the state election system and doubt there is prevalent fraud, but also support requiring first-time voters to show proof of citizenship, a new poll found.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prevalent
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 May 2025
The Fed’s analysis found that student loan delinquency was most prevalent in the south, while states in the northeast tended to have lower rates.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 13 May 2025
And yet, the latter dynamic is becoming more prevalent, forcing media companies to dig deeper into sports and live spectacles such as award shows.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 May 2025
The newest election integrity poll Majorities of Californians have confidence in the state election system and doubt there is prevalent fraud, but also support requiring first-time voters to show proof of citizenship, a new poll found.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
Adjective
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Though conventional stretch offers the wearer many advantages—like asset enhancing fits and more mobility, for example—the environment pays the price as elastane is, essentially, plastic.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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On conventional comedies, actors break from time to time, and those outtakes usually end up in the credits.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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No defense adjustments to deal with Collier and Arike inconsistent freelancing as usual.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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No doubt this has had an impact on his play in the second major of the season, where his driving has been far from his usual quality.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Richie tells the lawman that Harry is smart, but unhappy with his current employment with Conrad.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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That’s enough demand, figures Goldman, to drive the price up to $4,000 an ounce, a roughly 30% rise from a current $3,400.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Trump removed his shoes during his visit, as is customary in mosques, and was escorted by Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Hailey, 28, appeared in a new episode of Vogue's popular In the Bag series, in tandem with her cover story, which was released on Tuesday, May 20.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Thanks to that songwriting session, Pattie also has ties to one of the Beatles’ most popular hits.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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