1
as in won
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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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
In just one case where the federal government sought to link police grants to immigration enforcement, the state prevailed and was reimbursed $57 million.
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Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In the knockouts, youth prevailed, as Staksrud/Patriquin crushed Alshon & Bar in one semi, while Johnson/Tardio wrapped a game two loss around two dominant 11-2 game wins to move into the final.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
For all the talk about meaningful wins and the relative strengths of their schedules, SMU has prevailed over Alabama in the bid for what amounted to the only up-for-grabs berth in the first 12-team College Football Playoff.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Dec. 2024
In the end, after much controversy, the preservationists prevailed.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But the array of forces, supported by Russian air power, that prevailed over anti-Assad insurgents and preserved his rule a decade ago during the first phase of Syria’s devastating civil war, is weaker today, and not focused on Syria.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
But Depp prevailed in a 2022 defamation case against the actress and has been on the comeback trail.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
The Eagles twice had the ball in the final seconds with a chance to take the lead before the Comets finally prevailed 74-72.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
New Hampshire New Hampshire has been on Republicans’ radar in recent years, but Democrats have prevailed there in federal elections since 2016, though by small margins.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 29 Nov. 2024
Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In the knockouts, youth prevailed, as Staksrud/Patriquin crushed Alshon & Bar in one semi, while Johnson/Tardio wrapped a game two loss around two dominant 11-2 game wins to move into the final.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
For all the talk about meaningful wins and the relative strengths of their schedules, SMU has prevailed over Alabama in the bid for what amounted to the only up-for-grabs berth in the first 12-team College Football Playoff.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Dec. 2024
In the end, after much controversy, the preservationists prevailed.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But the array of forces, supported by Russian air power, that prevailed over anti-Assad insurgents and preserved his rule a decade ago during the first phase of Syria’s devastating civil war, is weaker today, and not focused on Syria.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
But Depp prevailed in a 2022 defamation case against the actress and has been on the comeback trail.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
The Eagles twice had the ball in the final seconds with a chance to take the lead before the Comets finally prevailed 74-72.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
New Hampshire New Hampshire has been on Republicans’ radar in recent years, but Democrats have prevailed there in federal elections since 2016, though by small margins.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
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In their first season joining a conference, Army (11-1) won the American Athletic Conference this season and took down Tulane in the conference championship game last Saturday, 35-14.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under Xavi's successor Hansi Flick, who won the elite European competition with Bayern Munich in 2022, Barca again looks certain to at least make the last 16 without the need to contest a two-legged playoff.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cole is survived by his wife, Shelley Funes, daughter Jennifer and sisters Deborah and Colleen, his nephew wrote.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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He is survived by his wife and two sons.Lawrence Yee, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those votes came after the board heard from 60 parents, teachers and community members during a public hearing that lasted more than two hours.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of those incidents lasted for roughly 28 seconds during a July 2023 press conference on Capitol Hill, while the other lasted for about 18 seconds during a press conference in Kentucky in August 2023.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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The call center data showed customers waiting less than 60 seconds for phone support, yet complaints about excessive wait times persisted.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Importantly, those improvements persisted even after the stimulation was switched off.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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