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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In fact, other than Schwarzenegger, who prevailed in an unprecedented recall campaign, every candidate following Reagan has successfully run for statewide office at least once before being chosen governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Some of Brockman’s other writing, including emails and journal-like entries, were central to the trial, in which OpenAI prevailed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Britain eventually prevailed in the French and Indian War, but Washington took a sour view of his service.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Red Roses have won all four meetings, but only prevailed in last year's Grand Slam decider at Allianz Stadium by a point, the closest their record 37-game winning run has come to ending.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Discipline prevailed: in five minutes the confused throng was resolved into order, and comparative silence quelled the Babel clamour of tongues.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë