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be widespread

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 common be current be prevalent be usual be victorious 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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A Riverside County beekeeper lost millions of bees in last week’s Verona fire and warns that the effects of the devastation will be widespread.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says autonomous robo-taxis likely will be widespread in the U.S. by year-end.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

This allows them to refine their communication strategies in real time and generate what appears to be widespread public agreement.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The tournament also remains under the jurisdiction of the independent cricket regulator - established following the 2023 Equity in Cricket report, which found discrimination to be "widespread" within the English game.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“Only last week the Blankow Bank suspended payment, and if the reports as to its liabilities be true, the result will be widespread ruin throughout the country.”

From Philosopher Jack by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

be widespread

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