1
as in to win
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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as in to survive
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 prevail
Many of the bids that have prevailed so far in the contest look as sophisticated as anything that might come out of a Madison Avenue firm like BBDO, McCann Worldwide or Ogilvy.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Indeed, the prevailing wisdom is that the garter toss is a sacred ritual dating back to the medieval age.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
McCarthy said the pep talk re-energized him, and in the early morning of Jan. 7, 2023, the California Republican finally prevailed.
—Scott Wong, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2024
Right now, though, Lively’s complaint, as delineated in the New York Times, has become the prevailing narrative in the drama, while Baldoni’s reputation is the one being buried.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Indeed, the prevailing wisdom is that the garter toss is a sacred ritual dating back to the medieval age.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
McCarthy said the pep talk re-energized him, and in the early morning of Jan. 7, 2023, the California Republican finally prevailed.
—Scott Wong, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2024
Right now, though, Lively’s complaint, as delineated in the New York Times, has become the prevailing narrative in the drama, while Baldoni’s reputation is the one being buried.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The winning design was by Adjaye Associates, a firm led by David Adjaye, the architect of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History, in Washington, and Ron Arad Architects.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Next week, Congress is expected to certify the 2024 election, in which Trump won the popular vote and 312 electoral votes.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
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Simitis is survived by his wife of 60 years, Daphne, two daughters and a granddaughter.Demetris Nellas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Baena is survived by Plaza, as well as his mother Barbara Stern, stepfather Roger Stern, father Scott Baena and stepmother Michele Baena.Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
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He was loved by everyone who saw his act, and his partnership with Piff was a truly magical bond that will forever leave a lasting impact on our hearts.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Let 2024 be the year where your resolutions not only survive but thrive, paving the way for lasting professional success.Mark Murphy, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Prevail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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