prevail (upon)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevail (upon)
Verb
  • This begs the question: What else is there to say about Young and his offseason?
    Alex Zietlow July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
  • On top of that, the battery easily goes a week without begging for a charger, and the square AMOLED display is way easier to read mid-run than a round one.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • Residents are urged to exercise caution, stay hydrated, and be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
    Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
  • Donald Trump has also publicly stated his opposition to breaking encrypted communications, publicly urging the prime minister Kier Starmer not to introduce such measures.
    Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • The Cardinals rapped out three hits, but Blalock induced three groundball outs to escape major trouble.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
  • For this good bacteria, it's induced by refined white sugar.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • Eventually, the victim is persuaded to contact an IT security representative, who, in fact, is part of the ransomware operation.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2025
  • During an interview with The Standard, Ozzy admitted that even though he was intoxicated during the violent incident, that didn't persuade him to stop drinking.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • My 16-year-old daughter finally convinced me to try a heatless curling set, and honestly, it’s saved my hair.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 26 July 2025
  • The sustained interest has Crawford convinced that demand for cottage cheese isn’t just a passing craze.
    Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
Verb
  • And here, the study’s authors implore leaders to find a policy solution: Improve water management and reduce groundwater use now, and the world has a tool to slow the rate of sea level rise.
    Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 25 July 2025
  • Ryder revealed last year, in a video interview for Harper's Bazaar alongside her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice costar Jenna Ortega, that her agent implored her not to do the film.
    EW.com, EW.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • Ziering recommends high-quality shampoos that strengthen, moisturize, and balance the hair and scalp.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Paul explains that peptide therapy is incredibly versatile, and doctors may recommend it to a wide range of patients, depending on their individual goals, health history and current symptoms.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • During his latter stint on the council, Spelman called on Austin police to reevaluate how officers spent their time and encouraged the city to consider alternative programs to reduce crime.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
  • Community members are encouraged to see the stadium before the start of the 2025 football season.
    Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 25 July 2025
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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