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
Drought is prevalent, food is scarce, and, yes, there are fires.
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Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025
Corruption and graft were prevalent in that environment, and federal employment meant absolute fealty to the president.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2025
In a world where loneliness is becoming increasingly prevalent, researchers have taken a bold step forward by introducing Melody, a life-sized artificial intelligence robot designed to combat this growing epidemic.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
However, some health care workers are required to get the vaccine due to exposure, and some universities may require the vaccine for certain international students where the disease is more prevalent.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
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Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025
Corruption and graft were prevalent in that environment, and federal employment meant absolute fealty to the president.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2025
In a world where loneliness is becoming increasingly prevalent, researchers have taken a bold step forward by introducing Melody, a life-sized artificial intelligence robot designed to combat this growing epidemic.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
However, some health care workers are required to get the vaccine due to exposure, and some universities may require the vaccine for certain international students where the disease is more prevalent.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
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There was no conventional way to insert the centre-forward Arsenal had been so painfully lacking in the first 69 minutes of the match.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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But a truly effective Iron Dome system is hard to imagine without a laser component, given the high-speed nature and possibilities of being overwhelmed and running out of conventional air defense missiles.—
James Stavridis,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And of course Taylor Swift was there as usual to cheer on her boyfriend Travis Kelce.—
Jane Tyska,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Automakers typically design models for seven-year life cycles, at a usual cost of about $1 billion.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Contrary to many current perceptions, remote and hybrid working arrangements are not a product of the COVID era.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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In our current healthcare landscape, that is undeniable.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Also Tuesday, the NTSB said in an update that data to air traffic control showed the Black Hawk helicopter appeared to be higher than the 200 feet ceiling that is customary under Federal Aviation Administration rules near that airport.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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As was customary with Wilson’s work, there were extensive rewrites, some cast changes and further productions at other regional theaters before the show went to Broadway in 1992.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2025
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The policy proved popular among voters polled across the political spectrum, but the focus has often been on deporting those with criminal histories.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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No wonder it’s won several Korean beauty accolades, including first place in the popular beauty review app Hwahae’s 2024 Beauty Awards.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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