PREVAILED Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

prevailed

verb

past tense of prevail

as in won

to achieve victory (as in a contest) we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds

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as in survived

to continue to operate or to meet one's needs a custom that still prevails in many areas of Africa

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Recent Examples of prevailed While the British prevailed over the rebels, the uprising laid the foundations for African nationalism. — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 The skirt prevailed as one of the defining pieces of spring ‘27. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Such crudely geometric thinking prevailed because the unfamiliar land seemed unmarked by history. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Common sense prevailed at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, as the club announced that Cam Schlittler will start Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Red Sox on Tuesday. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026 An uneasy calm prevailed along the border Friday, with no new fighting reported. — Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026 Now that Paramount Skydance has prevailed in its bid to take over CNN’s parent, there is certain to be new scrutiny on what elements of CNN’s current business plan new managers wish to keep. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 Lyonnes prevailed 8-0 in their Women’s Champions League openers on Wednesday. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Bishop Amat made JSerra pull out every trick before the Lions prevailed 37-28 behind quarterback Hayes Cloutier. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed

Verb

And in 2008, the owner of a formalwear company won a roughly $850,000 judgment against Peter over unpaid loans to finance his business.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
The original series won the Golden Globe for best drama in 2019 and routinely lands near the top of lists hailing the best TV series of the past quarter century.

— Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of won

Verb

Few of her words survived the torrents of sound in which they were immersed; as with certain Grouper recordings, the lyrics emerged as texture more than syntax.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
While the team survived mostly unscathed, the series is looking different as showrunner Victor Teran takes the helm.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of survived

Verb

The luncheon is designed to celebrate individuals who have triumphed over addiction.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Roger Federer at the 2017 Australian Open After a nearly five-year Grand Slam drought and a right knee injury, Federer triumphed at the 2017 Australian Open at 35 years and 5 months old.

— Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of triumphed

Verb

Within a week, a majority of those in the treatment group had a 50% reduction in their symptoms and the effects persisted throughout the six-week follow-up period.

— Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
Only the school’s investigation, under the federal Title IX law, persisted, with a goal of deciding discipline for the students involved.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026