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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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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

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

The moderate exuberance that prevailed a year ago as Friedrich Merz ascended to the chancellorship and Berlin released its constitutional “debt brake” has given way to gloom.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Moments later, it was James who rose up and drained the 3-pointer that took the game to overtime, where the Lakers prevailed 112-108.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Not even Hildreth’s special talent with powder prevailed.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy