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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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Stellantis maintains “less than a few hours’ worth of inventory” of the chassis modules on hand, the lawsuit said, as can be common in the auto industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

These results also help refine models of the internal structure and long-term evolution of ice giant planets, which are thought to be common throughout the universe.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

This should be common sense, but at red lights and stop signs, you’re supposed to stop.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

"That be common for I, also, but be more strong, you. Much work and someday you talk pretty. People start love you soon. Maybe tomorrow, okay."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris