as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the kinds of accidents seen in places where snowmobiles are prevalent
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Recent Examples of prevalent
The excitement was also prevalent online as fans watched from afar.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Harassment from coworkers and superiors as well as guests remains one of the most prevalent challenges hospitality workers face.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Cross jewelry dating as far back as the 5th century is prevalent in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
—Misty White Sidell, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Outside of California, valley fever is also prevalent in Arizona and some areas of Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Texas, as well as parts of Mexico and Central and South America.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
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Its two sister variants—the F-35A and F-35C—are designed for operations from conventional runways and aircraft carriers, respectively.—
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In McPherson’s age, preaching—not unlike the work of an influencer today—was a way for people, especially women, to gain social power and financial success without working a conventional job.—
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Of all Recall’s risks, the capture of secure comms and documents outside of their usual enclave is top of the list.—
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No doubt this has had an impact on his play in the second major of the season, where his driving has been far from his usual quality.—
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Premium economy updates Premium Plus seats on the 787-9s will feature privacy dividers and wireless charging, an update from the current premium economy configuration across United's fleet.—
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Speak to employees to understand their needs, and ensure your current coverage isn't prohibitive to certain groups, like LGBTQ+ individuals or single parents.—
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The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.—
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Trump removed his shoes during his visit, as is customary in mosques, and was escorted by Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi.—
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Hailey, 28, appeared in a new episode of Vogue's popular In the Bag series, in tandem with her cover story, which was released on Tuesday, May 20.—
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The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) returned to action after a month’s break to host one of their biggest and most popular events of the season: the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.—
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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