prevails

VERB

dominate, control

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abound beat overcome prove reign succeed triumph win

STRONG

best carry command conquer domineer gain master obtain overrule predominate preponderate

WEAK

be common 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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prevails

"In order to maintain its presence, its foremost mission is to ensure that the government prevails no matter what threats are underway," Ochieng said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Lobbying is a legitimate activity, but so is making sure the national interest prevails.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

The genre is varied, the casts inevitably fine and justice almost always prevails.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

"It's a conflict between national security and historical transparency, and the former often prevails in Switzerland."

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

Light social conversation, designed to keep the party going, prevails.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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