prevalent
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Specifically, according to Alexander, “D-MER does tend to be more prevalent in those who have ADHD, are autistic, or people that have dealt with previous diagnosis of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.”
From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026
Red foxes are one of the most prevalent carnivorous mammals globally and are found in Europe, Asia and North America as well as in parts of Africa.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Although messages from so-called number stations have been broadcast for decades, they are now less prevalent in the digital encryption age.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
The practice is prevalent in the cities of Dezful, Esfahan and Shiraz, Central Command said in a “safety warning” to Iranian civilians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Each filled a hole; each supplied a missing insight, an attitude to risk which, if more prevalent, might have prevented the catastrophe.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
