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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

Example Sentences

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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

Dr. Wesson noted that similar structures may turn out to be common.

From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Frost and Abughazaleh’s tactics should be common sense in our current attention economy.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2025

“And before long, the location of the tomb will be common knowledge.”

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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