prevail (over)

verb

Definition of prevail (over)next
as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over prevailed over their traditional rivals for the first time in years

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevail (over)
  1. overcome
  2. defeat
  3. master
  4. best
  5. take
  6. get
  7. beat
  8. conquer
Verb
  • Decades later, the term is still used whenever British people need to overcome the odds.
    Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
  • To The End is an intimate glimpse into relationships, motivation and mortality, the sights and sounds of long-term friendship unearthing a fresh new conquest to overcome together.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • In fact, Army hasn’t defeated Notre Dame since 1958 and hasn’t defeated a team ranked in the top 10 of the Associated Press poll since upsetting No. 9 Penn State in 1963.
    Tim Casey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The Hoosiers are 12-80-5 in history against the Buckeyes and have not defeated them since 1988.
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of defeat
Verb
  • But as anyone who has mastered a meringue roulade will tell you: Patience pays off.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
  • This is a critical gap that must be closed to provide the next generation of diverse leaders with the resources, education and technical access needed to master this evolving tech.
    Robert Smith, CEO of Vista Equity Partners, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of master
Verb
  • Fischer ultimately bested Biesemeyer by about one percentage point.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Nvidia has bested lofty Wall Street revenue expectations for the past eight quarters.
    Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of best
Verb
  • And take us back to when insurance companies have the power to deny people with preexisting conditions.
    Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of take
Verb
  • Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
    Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Musk settled with the SEC, agreeing to pay a $20 million fine, step down as chairman, and agree to get a lawyer's approval before posting about Tesla.
    Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of get
Verb
  • In fact, consistently beating the S&P 500 — in good times and bad — has been difficult over recent years for individual stocks; for heavyweights in the Industrials sector including UPS, UNP, and CAT, and even for the megacap stars GOOG, TSLA, and MSFT.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Eagles 27, Rams 24 Sam Farmer’s pick: The Eagles have a lot of ways to beat you on offense — especially with Barkley — and their defense is swarming.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of beat
Verb
  • Nature should be seen as less of an obstacle to be conquered, and more as a partner to be cherished and respected.
    Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The incredible ability of Argentine ants to conquer all has earned it the unfortunate tag of being a pest, not just to humans but to fellow ants and other insects for disrupting local ecosystems.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of conquer
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“Prevail (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28over%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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