prevailed

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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The machine may not have prevailed today, but it could next time.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

But in the circumstances that prevailed, it was Russell who read them correctly.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Three candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist whose upset election last year dramatically reshaped New York politics, prevailed in Democratic congressional primaries.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

The British prevailed but lost decidedly to the kingdom of Mysore in two major battles at Pollilur.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

But the father was bigger and stronger, and he prevailed.

From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo