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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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Studying Uranus could also help scientists better understand similar planets beyond our solar system, since ice giants appear to be common throughout the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Smith said his subpoenas for the records would be common practice in almost any complex conspiracy case, describing them as a lawful way to learn more about Trump’s conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 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

The suppression of uncomfortable ideas may be common in religion and politics, but it is not the path to knowledge; it has no place in the endeavor of science.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan