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
After a years-long dispute in court, the chief executive of concert promoter Knitting Factory has prevailed to take control of the beloved Pioneertown music venue Pappy & Harriet’s.
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August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
One of Ohio State's two losses this season came at the hands of the Ducks in a mid-October clash, where Oregon prevailed 32-21.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The Fighting Irish prevailed in a 27-17 victory over the Hoosiers to secure their 11th consecutive victory and tie the program record for wins in a season.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Craig prevailed in that contest to replace Scott in that seat next year.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Because peace had prevailed for 15 years following the end of World War I, Borah argued, global military spending was excessive.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Pallone prevailed, however, when every House Democrat got the chance to vote.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
The Comets prevailed against a team in which former coach Ed Azzam is an assistant coach.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Against the Wildcats, UCLA prevailed after a scratched record kept skipping and nearly fell off the turntable.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
One of Ohio State's two losses this season came at the hands of the Ducks in a mid-October clash, where Oregon prevailed 32-21.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The Fighting Irish prevailed in a 27-17 victory over the Hoosiers to secure their 11th consecutive victory and tie the program record for wins in a season.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Craig prevailed in that contest to replace Scott in that seat next year.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Because peace had prevailed for 15 years following the end of World War I, Borah argued, global military spending was excessive.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Pallone prevailed, however, when every House Democrat got the chance to vote.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
The Comets prevailed against a team in which former coach Ed Azzam is an assistant coach.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Against the Wildcats, UCLA prevailed after a scratched record kept skipping and nearly fell off the turntable.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
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In addition to his wife, Cohen is survived by children Benjamin, Gabriel and Lily Cohen.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
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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At a special meeting on Thursday that lasted nearly two hours, the city council interviewed the final three candidates out of a pool of 17 applicants.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Titans on the clock The Patriots’ stint atop the 2025 NFL Draft board lasted all of seven days.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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But residents’ complaints about conditions have persisted for decades, with protests intensifying in 2021.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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The fish had effectively died out of these waters years earlier, but have since persisted in the clean water.—
Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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