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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the principal disagrees with the prevailing attitude toward corporal punishment
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as in general
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
the prevailing custom here is to leave one's doors unlocked
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as in winning
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds
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as in surviving
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 prevailing
Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
That’s the prevailing thought around a Clemson program again at a crossroads.
—Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The market entered December on a high, brimming with certainty about a favorable outlook based on prevailing market uptrends, an orderly Fed easing seasonal campaign, seasonal tailwinds and whatever policy outcomes an investor chose to assume will take shape next year.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Implications Le Grand's work on post-World War II British social policy found that perceptions of human motivations gradually transformed, with the prevailing view of the typical British citizenry morphing from knight into knave as the costs of maintaining an expensive welfare state increased.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But Putin remained on message, assuring his domestic audience that Russia, despite setbacks, was prevailing on all fronts.
—Anna Chernova, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Don’t drink on an empty stomach The prevailing wisdom to eat before or while drinking is on the money.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
The latter had long been a prevailing hypothesis by astronomers.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Instead, there is a prevailing sense that consumers are craving authenticity.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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For years, the prevailing theory was that spaces should be staged neutrally and impersonally in order to appeal to as many buyers as possible.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
That’s the prevailing thought around a Clemson program again at a crossroads.
—Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The market entered December on a high, brimming with certainty about a favorable outlook based on prevailing market uptrends, an orderly Fed easing seasonal campaign, seasonal tailwinds and whatever policy outcomes an investor chose to assume will take shape next year.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Implications Le Grand's work on post-World War II British social policy found that perceptions of human motivations gradually transformed, with the prevailing view of the typical British citizenry morphing from knight into knave as the costs of maintaining an expensive welfare state increased.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But Putin remained on message, assuring his domestic audience that Russia, despite setbacks, was prevailing on all fronts.
—Anna Chernova, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Don’t drink on an empty stomach The prevailing wisdom to eat before or while drinking is on the money.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
The latter had long been a prevailing hypothesis by astronomers.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Instead, there is a prevailing sense that consumers are craving authenticity.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailing
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The new doctrine allows for a potential nuclear response by Russia even to a conventional attack by a country that is supported by a nuclear power.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Further, Russia is unlikely to agree to end the fighting without talks on NATO-Russian issues that go beyond Ukraine, such as the conventional force balance and long-range strike capabilities on the continent.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The study authors also found higher scores on general wellbeing, career satisfaction, and overall work quality of life.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets would consider hiring a head coach before their general manager, according to ESPN, which is a less traditional approach.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Even [with] the first or second one, [winning MVP has] never been my goal.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks picked up their 14th win in the last 18 games with a dominant wire-to-wire 139-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, extending their winning streak to four games.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The track is based on a piano demo John Lennon recorded in 1977, and which Yoko Ono gave to the surviving members of the band in 1994.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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The 21 percent shooting was well off their usual 38 percent from the line.Martin Henderson, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
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In these events, snowy owls can be seen much farther south than usual, throughout the lower 48 states.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Devices like the Hero Arm, equipped with advanced sensors to replicate natural hand movements, offer valuable benefits for children's growth, health, and overall well-being.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the peptides and biotin in the formulation are good for overall lash health and strength.Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hyaluronic acid is a very effective humectant, capable of binding many times its weight in water, providing long lasting hydration and promoting wound healing.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rather than being concerned that Musk has too much influence over the president-elect, Jayapal should be worried about who’s making decisions for the current president.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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The club face a race against time to register €60million ($62m; £49m at current exchange rates) summer signing Dani Olmo and fellow recent arrival Pau Victor under La Liga rules before the end of the month.Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Prevailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailing. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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