1
as in wins
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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2
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
But if a court reaches a different interpretation of a legal question, that determination prevails.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
By backing multiple candidates, Uber appears to be positioning itself to maintain influence regardless of which candidate ultimately prevails.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
That, at any rate, is a viewpoint that prevails at some of the sturdier colleges in the United States.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Let’s see which style prevails.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
In a league where talent typically prevails, there is no denying that being the case with Herro, an All-Star last season, and Powell, an All-Star this season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The same would likely be true if Paxton prevails.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
So much of the future is uncertain for Black filmmakers — for the medium in totality — but whether Sinners wins or loses, Coogler’s vision prevails.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
There are areas of law where that framework clearly prevails.
—Kenneth Michael White, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
By backing multiple candidates, Uber appears to be positioning itself to maintain influence regardless of which candidate ultimately prevails.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
That, at any rate, is a viewpoint that prevails at some of the sturdier colleges in the United States.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Let’s see which style prevails.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
In a league where talent typically prevails, there is no denying that being the case with Herro, an All-Star last season, and Powell, an All-Star this season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The same would likely be true if Paxton prevails.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
So much of the future is uncertain for Black filmmakers — for the medium in totality — but whether Sinners wins or loses, Coogler’s vision prevails.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
There are areas of law where that framework clearly prevails.
—Kenneth Michael White, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevails
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If no candidate wins a majority in the primary, the top two finishers will advance to a November runoff.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The team closest to the pallino wins the point.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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The person who survives the abyss is the one with a dozen people standing at the top holding a rope.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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President Jimmy Carter’s determination and discipline achieved the historic 1978 Camp David peace between Egypt and Israel, which still survives.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Counsell is hoping the rehab lasts from three to seven days.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 New York International Auto Show begins April 3 and lasts until April 12.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In response, almost all insurers rationed the drug’s distribution via prior authorizations and coverage denials (a problem that persists today).—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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If inflation persists or the Fed delays rate cuts, HELOC rates could rise again quickly, driving up the price of your line of credit.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Prevails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevails. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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