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
An upbeat party atmosphere prevails inside the Wiener Stadthalle arena and in the separate Eurovision Village fan zone.
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ABC News, 14 May 2026
With Tehran engaged in high-stakes peace negotiations, the outcome could determine which faction prevails in the next phase of the Islamic Republic.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The prayer driving this Rhythm Nation remains exactly the same—that peace prevails.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
In these situations, if the stakes for one side are existential and for the other much lower, the side with the higher stakes usually prevails.
—Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Which has left some Democrats sweating the prospect that El-Sayed prevails in August, only to get hammered by Rogers as too far left for a swing state.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, misogyny prevails throughout the story.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
In Nebraska, assume that Dan Osborn prevails over incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 14 May 2026
With Tehran engaged in high-stakes peace negotiations, the outcome could determine which faction prevails in the next phase of the Islamic Republic.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The prayer driving this Rhythm Nation remains exactly the same—that peace prevails.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
In these situations, if the stakes for one side are existential and for the other much lower, the side with the higher stakes usually prevails.
—Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Which has left some Democrats sweating the prospect that El-Sayed prevails in August, only to get hammered by Rogers as too far left for a swing state.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, misogyny prevails throughout the story.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
In Nebraska, assume that Dan Osborn prevails over incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevails
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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But the decisions that determine whether an organization survives are not those decisions.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Part photography, part sculpture, and part installation, AS OPPOSED TO THE TRUTH positioned itself within the rise of right-wing populism, asking how the personal intersects with—and survives—the political.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
18 May 2026
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The residual heat lasts through the day.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Many magnolia trees bloom once per year, with a dramatic flush of flowers that lasts several weeks.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Tornados, large hail, damaging winds possible Monday The stormy pattern persists into early next week, with Monday shaping up as the area’s best chance for severe weather, the National Weather Service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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And upon the president's return to the White House tonight, one key issue persists — namely, Iran.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Prevails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevails. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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