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be common

VERB

prevail

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abound beat overcome prove reign succeed triumph win

STRONG

best carry command conquer domineer gain master obtain overrule predominate preponderate

WEAK

be current be prevalent be usual be victorious be widespread come out on top exist generally get there go great guns go places hit pay dirt luck out make it make out move out take off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit lose surrender

STRONG

follow give up yield

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Smith said his subpoenas for the records would be common practice in almost any complex conspiracy case, describing them as a lawful way to learn more about Trump’s conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

These results also help refine models of the internal structure and long-term evolution of ice giant planets, which are thought to be common throughout the universe.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

Offering free credit monitoring, for example, used to be common.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

“As the winter has not arrived yet, bear sightings will be common until the snow flies.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

She can never be common, like Hank and me.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee

be common

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