as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the kinds of accidents seen in places where snowmobiles are prevalent
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Recent Examples of prevalent
Malaria and tuberculosis, which can cause fever and bloody coughs, are prevalent in the area too.
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Alice Park,
Time,
2 July 2026
None was more prevalent than the ones shared of his late mother Carrie.
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Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Although June, July and August are the most prevalent months, children have died in cars in every month of the year.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Virtually all of the guides are white, an issue Dillard notes is prevalent nationwide.
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Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prevalent
Alice Park,
Time,
2 July 2026
None was more prevalent than the ones shared of his late mother Carrie.
—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Although June, July and August are the most prevalent months, children have died in cars in every month of the year.
—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Virtually all of the guides are white, an issue Dillard notes is prevalent nationwide.
—
Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prevalent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
Adjective
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But cruise missiles are more versatile in conventional warfare.
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The majority of Georgian wine reaching export markets is made in what producers call the European style — stainless steel fermentation, conventional winemaking, easily approachable.
Adjective
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Finally, a birthday that really deserves all the usual fireworks.
Adjective
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.
Adjective
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The union says it’s already made concessions at the bargaining table but with little offered in return to improve current conditions and wages.
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Adjective
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With no clear evidence and an unreliable witness, a community governed by customary law must preserve peace without sacrificing another child.
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Otherwise, just about every single starting lineup graphic this season has included a picture of a player, which is customary around the league.
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The Dyl, made with Bayab gin, passionfruit and dill, is named after the owner’s daughter and has become a popular option on the menu.
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One popular saying suggests a knot tied on a rainy day is harder to untie.
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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