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prevalent

[prev-uh-luhnt] / ˈprɛv ə lənt /




Usage

What are other ways to say prevalent? Something that is prevalent exists or is spread widely: a prevalent idea. That which is current is in general circulation or a matter of common knowledge or acceptance: current usage in English. That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.

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While emotional-support animals may provide a service, the promotion of pets to emotional-support status appears as prevalent as grade inflation in today’s colleges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"This form of disinformation is particularly prevalent in salacious circumstances such as the JP Morgan case, where those involved can be targeted for further humiliation through exaggerated depictions of their alleged sordid actions," Scheirer added.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

What they’re mixed on, however, is whether the substance is particularly overlooked or prevalent in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

One potential solution becoming more prevalent is livestreamed shows, which can be watched without walking out of your front door.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

I try to move on to completing the dosage table for diabetes in my spreadsheet of the most prevalent chronic conditions, sorting through varying ages and weights and medications.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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