PREVALENCE Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

prevalence

noun

ˈpre-və-lən(t)s

Definition of prevalence

as in frequency

the fact or state of happening often the prevalence of rumors when hard information is withheld from the public

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Recent Examples of prevalence Mainland Equatorial Guinea borders two countries with high malaria prevalence, Cameroon and Gabon. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 The company’s new Aura software measures hive health, pollen counts, and pesticide prevalence across its 2,200 hives spread around more than 70 cities. — Drew Robb, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Medicare Advantage plans shift costs to enrollees A defining feature of Florida’s Medicare Advantage market is the prevalence of plans charging no monthly premium beyond the beneficiary’s required Part B expense. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 At its core is the specific context of social behavior and a deeply disturbing prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse. — Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prevalence

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Because quantum spins can occupy only certain states, researchers must apply a signal at the appropriate frequency to induce a transition.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Israeli settlers in the West Bank, whose numbers have more than doubled since the Oslo accords were signed, have been attacking Palestinians with alarming frequency.

— Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequency

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During the 1990s, mafia-style killings of public figures were a common occurrence in Bulgaria.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
War souvenirs are a largely universal occurrence, Dickey said, and World War II saw Americans returning home with plenty of mementos from Europe, including Nazi paraphernalia like pins and insignias.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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