1
as in won
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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2
as in survived
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
a custom that still prevails in many areas of Africa
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Recent Examples of prevailed
This is the third consecutive month on month decline, bringing the Index to the bottom of the range that has prevailed since 2022.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Herz prevailed Wednesday in a Broward courtroom, where a former mayoral candidate challenged his eligibility to run for office because of murkiness over his past voting address.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Waukegan, which lost to Warren in a regional final last year but prevailed in both matchups this season, hasn’t won a sectional title since 2010.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The race was anyone’s game after the SAG Awards, where Moore prevailed.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
Homo sapiens prevailed in 1994, Kid Rock headlined a massive victory concert (the robot uprising must have accelerated his breakthrough success by five years), and Skate celebrated by creating a consumer version of the Neurocaster device that had turned the tides of battle.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
In the end, Sony prevailed, this time via its Columbia Pictures banner, allowing for a bigger budget.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
In the 100-meter breaststroke, five-time Olympic medalist Kate Douglass prevailed as the winner.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Herz prevailed Wednesday in a Broward courtroom, where a former mayoral candidate challenged his eligibility to run for office because of murkiness over his past voting address.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Waukegan, which lost to Warren in a regional final last year but prevailed in both matchups this season, hasn’t won a sectional title since 2010.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The race was anyone’s game after the SAG Awards, where Moore prevailed.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
Homo sapiens prevailed in 1994, Kid Rock headlined a massive victory concert (the robot uprising must have accelerated his breakthrough success by five years), and Skate celebrated by creating a consumer version of the Neurocaster device that had turned the tides of battle.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
In the end, Sony prevailed, this time via its Columbia Pictures banner, allowing for a bigger budget.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
In the 100-meter breaststroke, five-time Olympic medalist Kate Douglass prevailed as the winner.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
Verb
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Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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It's only been won three times, which is the fewest won in any single year since the game began.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Dodgers survived in spite of their pitching injuries last season and will take a similar approach of going with upside over durability with some of their pitching choices.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Detroit survived a five-interception Goff game thanks to Bates, who squeezed clutch kicks of 58 and 52 yards between the uprights.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The hearing lasted just minutes.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The second challenge was particularly complex, involving the departure of several top players to a rival circuit and tough negotiations that have lasted almost two years without reaching a final solution.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These conditions have persisted through this spring.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Speculation has persisted regarding a big-money move, but Moyes is looking to keep hold of his star defender.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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