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
Additionally, new observation systems have virtually eliminated plane crashes associated with wind shear, which were prevalent a few decades ago.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
This type of discoloration is most prevalent in the thumb, index finger, and big toe, Basile says, and can indicate melanoma of the nail.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
The Euro-stop is as prevalent as any move in the NBA.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2025
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
This type of discoloration is most prevalent in the thumb, index finger, and big toe, Basile says, and can indicate melanoma of the nail.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
The Euro-stop is as prevalent as any move in the NBA.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
Adjective
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Until Alcaraz’s arrival on loan from Flamengo early last month, the squad was severely lacking in conventional No 10s.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rotis made with conventional American whole wheat flour tend to be chewy, with barely any puff, and verge on bitter.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But this system had more impact than usual, experts said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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So your kid is slightly more distracted than usual?—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With the current Concorde Agreement expiring at the end of 2025, discussions to have a new agreement are underway between F1 teams and the Formula One Management (FOM) from 2026.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The data from the Common App report presents a complex picture of the current state of higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As is customary for mature content, the episodes will be edited to meet the standards and practices guidelines for cable.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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Bill Belichick ran things in his unique fashion, and as a result, the franchise had little use for the ballooning contracts and oversized bonuses that are customary in NFL free agency but tend to age poorly (the spending spree of 2021 notwithstanding).—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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More recently, popular R&B star Usher has launched his own franchises in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sudan has faced years of chaos and war Sudan, a nation in northeastern Africa, has been unstable since a popular uprising forced the removal of longtime autocratic President Omar Hassan Ahmed Bashir in 2019.—
Samy Magdy and Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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