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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

It took another 64 years for that to happen again, when “Parasite” prevailed at the Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Mr. Kanter’s Antitrust Division sued to block the merger in 2023 and prevailed in court in January 2024 in one of the most bizarre opinions we’ve ever read.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Billed pre-game as Bordeaux's organised chaos versus Bath's structured efficiency, the French side's style prevailed as Bath were eventually worn down by the game's relentless pace.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

I wanted to try it out there and then but wiser heads prevailed.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling