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 That got uncomfortable for a while, even if Alcaraz prevailed. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 26 June 2026 When the Allied powers prevailed in World War II, the United States took the ship as a war prize. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Pakistani officials said an uneasy calm prevailed along the border Monday, with security forces remaining on high alert. — Abdul Qahar Afghan, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Widow’s Bay has prevailed as the sleeper hit of 2026, and Kingston Rumi Southwick can’t wait for season two. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 Unlike its post-war decline when minimalism prevailed, Schiaparelli now thrives by making innovation and shock its core business model. — Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Pakistani officials said an uneasy calm prevailed along the Pakistan‑Afghanistan border Monday, with security forces remaining on high alert. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 Democratic socialist candidates won key races in New York, while more establishment candidates prevailed in other contests. — Erin Cox, Washington Post, 24 June 2026 Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said the socialists who prevailed in New York’s primary are likely to create challenges for the broader Democratic Party. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed

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Caleb Durbin hit a solo homer in the opener of a nine-game trip for the Red Sox, who have won six of eight.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Argentina ultimately won 3-2 in extra time, grinding out a victory in a thrilling match.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 July 2026

Definition of won

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Defending champion Argentina survived an upset bid by World Cup darling Cabo Verde 3-2 earlier Friday and next takes on Egypt Tuesday in a Round of 16 game at Atlanta.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Shawna underwent several surgeries and remained in critical condition but survived the attack.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of survived

Verb

Morocco has already gone toe-to-toe with Brazil in the group stages and triumphed over the Netherlands in the Round of 32, but bigger fish are there to be fried.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
The World Cup last 16 is here, after some dramatic matches in which Cape Verde nearly stunned holders Argentina, and Mo Salah’s Egypt triumphed over Australia on penalties.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of triumphed

Verb

Following that trade, rumors persisted that Brown was still on the trading block.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Ukraine's strike campaign started out earnestly in 2024 but has significantly intensified this year, helping Ukraine gain momentum in a grueling war of attrition that has persisted for more than four years since Russia's full-scale invasion.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 June 2026