prevails

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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prevails

For the Tatas, who are no strangers to boardroom battles, a cloud of uncertainty now prevails at multiple levels.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

"In order to maintain its presence, its foremost mission is to ensure that the government prevails no matter what threats are underway," Ochieng said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Feyenoord's general manager Robert Eenhoorn said he "cannot be happy" with their 5-2 victory in Leeuwarden, adding "frustration prevails too much for that".

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

But nothing has really changed about Reddit, which remains as inhospitable as ever to the kind of unchecked brand chatter that prevails elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Ms. G taught us that “Evil prevails when good people do nothing.”

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers