as in frequency
the fact or state of happening often
the prevalence of rumors when hard information is withheld from the public
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Recent Examples of prevalence
Despite the rising prevalence of digital marketplaces in the U.S., the NML has not historically included U.S.-headquartered entities.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
But also data on prevalence of the parasite in the blood of children and so on.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 July 2025
In particular, the prevalence of depression, anxiety, sleep apnea and obesity all increased, as did rates of autism, behavioral problems, developmental delays and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 8 July 2025
Over 11% of Americans age 65 and older – more than 7 million people – have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, and the prevalence is higher in rural areas’ older populations compared with urban areas.
—Lori Hunter, The Conversation, 8 July 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
But also data on prevalence of the parasite in the blood of children and so on.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 July 2025
In particular, the prevalence of depression, anxiety, sleep apnea and obesity all increased, as did rates of autism, behavioral problems, developmental delays and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 8 July 2025
Over 11% of Americans age 65 and older – more than 7 million people – have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, and the prevalence is higher in rural areas’ older populations compared with urban areas.
—Lori Hunter, The Conversation, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalence
Noun
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Japan's annual defense white paper, submitted to the Cabinet last week, cited growing concerns over the increasing frequency of PLA Navy deployments to the First Island Chain and beyond.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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And as the study shows, adding just one new use case or increasing frequency of use can quickly move teams toward more advanced performance, without needing a major investment.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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This is even more likely to result in a clog if the drain hose is kinked, which is a common occurrence.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Here is a limited list of Banana Ball occurrences: Come for the Bananas, stay for Ham Porter or Travis Hunter.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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“Prevalence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalence. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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