1
as in won
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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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
Historically, there have been attempts to persuade Congress, but politics prevailed.
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Holly Andres, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Jayhawks prevailed 82-78, even without Darryn Peterson, in dramatic fashion.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Certain traditional ideas about child rearing still prevailed.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
While Seattle’s defense doesn’t scare New England — the Patriots prevailed against the solid Chargers and elite Houston and Denver defenses — the Seahawks likely will give Drake Maye’s blockers problems.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The Big East’s top teams put on a show but the Johnnies prevailed, forcing 15 turnovers and getting to the free throw line 31 times on their way to a third consecutive win over the Huskies dating back to last season.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Jordan — the defending champ — prevailed, recording a perfect score with a slam that lifted off at the free-throw line.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The company prevailed in a similar case last year in California state court.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The winner of the previous game has prevailed in six of those games.
—Bee Staff
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Holly Andres, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Jayhawks prevailed 82-78, even without Darryn Peterson, in dramatic fashion.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Certain traditional ideas about child rearing still prevailed.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
While Seattle’s defense doesn’t scare New England — the Patriots prevailed against the solid Chargers and elite Houston and Denver defenses — the Seahawks likely will give Drake Maye’s blockers problems.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The Big East’s top teams put on a show but the Johnnies prevailed, forcing 15 turnovers and getting to the free throw line 31 times on their way to a third consecutive win over the Huskies dating back to last season.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Jordan — the defending champ — prevailed, recording a perfect score with a slam that lifted off at the free-throw line.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The company prevailed in a similar case last year in California state court.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The winner of the previous game has prevailed in six of those games.
—Bee Staff
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed
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The Hornets went 80-19 and won four CIF San Diego Section championships and three state titles in Carter’s time on the Lincoln staff.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Castro scored 17 points for La Mirada, which had won 14 consecutive games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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She is also survived by siblings Maureen Jolley, Marcus O'Hara, Michael O'Hara, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Tom O'Hara and Patricia Wallice.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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O’Hara is survived by her husband Welch, sons Matthew and Luke, along with siblings Michael O’Hara, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Maureen Jolley, Marcus O‘Hara, Tom O’Hara and Patricia Wallice.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks just triumphed over the New England Patriots in the LX Super Bowl, taking home the Lombardi Trophy after a 29-13 victory this past Sunday.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the women’s event, Czech snowboarder Zuzana Maderova triumphed after teammate and two-time Olympic gold medallist Ester Ledecka was knocked out in the quarterfinals.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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Willis, a former third-round pick of the Titans, lasted only two years in Tennessee before he was dealt to Green Bay in August 2024 in exchange for a seventh-round pick.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The following day, nearly all of my friend’s food had spoiled, whereas mine lasted nearly all week.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The subfreezing temperatures that persisted, in some places for several days, exposed deep weaknesses in The state’s power grid and emergency preparedness.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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The raw-water trend was mainly pre-pandemic, especially among the health-conscious Silicon Valley tech community, but the fear of fluoridated water has persisted in alternative-health sectors.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Prevailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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