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prevalent

[prev-uh-luhnt] / ˈprɛv ə lənt /




Usage

What are other ways to say prevalent? Something that is prevalent exists or is spread widely: a prevalent idea. That which is current is in general circulation or a matter of common knowledge or acceptance: current usage in English. That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.

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"Reducing consumption of UPFs is a complex public health challenge, particularly given how prevalent and accessible these products are," said co-author Timothy De Ver Dye, Ph.D., professor and chair of FAU's Department of Population Health.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

One of the most prevalent challenges for managers and leaders in a modern workplace is the lack of in-sync, face-to-face conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

That means perfectly coiffed hair, stark white interiors with pops of color and, despite the era’s prevalent greenery, no extraneous plants.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Warmer states where the mosquitoes are already prevalent are at the greatest risk.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

Plants are also adapted to the diseases prevalent at their latitude.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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