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as in wins
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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as in survives
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 prevails
The answer could depend on whether Palo Alto prevails over rivals in an emerging growth sector of the cybersecurity market.
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Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Yet the beauty of art and music prevails.
—Jason Rudy, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
If Penn State prevails, then there’s an argument that the Nittany Lions could end up with that top seed.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Without congressional action that is signed by the president, the status quo prevails.
—Ray Long, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
If the government prevails, enforcement would fall to the Department of Justice, which could impose fines on app stores that continue to offer TikTok, as well as internet service providers that host the platform.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The wild west prevails currently.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Indeed, the notion remains strong that Ukraine’s acquiescence to Russia on the territorial issue would send a devastating signal around the world that force prevails over the rule of law.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
In the Senate race, whoever prevails will replace retiring Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat who was first elected in 2000.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Yet the beauty of art and music prevails.
—Jason Rudy, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
If Penn State prevails, then there’s an argument that the Nittany Lions could end up with that top seed.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Without congressional action that is signed by the president, the status quo prevails.
—Ray Long, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
If the government prevails, enforcement would fall to the Department of Justice, which could impose fines on app stores that continue to offer TikTok, as well as internet service providers that host the platform.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The wild west prevails currently.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Indeed, the notion remains strong that Ukraine’s acquiescence to Russia on the territorial issue would send a devastating signal around the world that force prevails over the rule of law.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
In the Senate race, whoever prevails will replace retiring Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat who was first elected in 2000.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevails
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Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case the Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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After embarking into a pursuit, the crew and Brian manage to flip the prison bus multiple times after stopping short in front of it, seemingly putting everyone in danger — except for Dom, who miraculously survives the crash.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Such manual effort amongst the vines breeds the kind of intimate knowledge that traverses the generations and survives as old teaches young.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The solstice marks the first day of winter, which lasts until the spring equinox March 20, 2025.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This stunning Annual Membership Box gives your giftee something to unwrap in the moment while their actual present lasts all year long.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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After about 20 seconds have elapsed, tiny, minuscule amounts of deuterium begin to survive for long enough to have other interactions with protons and neutrons, but the deuterium bottleneck persists for several minutes.Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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The risk of famine persists across the Strip, with a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in northern Gaza.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Prevails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevails. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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