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
While some believe the children drowned or that there was the involvement of a religious cult, the most prevalent theory is that the children were abducted by the man they were spotted with on the beach.
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Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
But the primary potential killer the Continental Army faced was smallpox, and the Variola Major strain, with a 30% mortality rate, was the most prevalent form in the 18th century.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
There is a prevalent narrative circulating that the youth of Baltimore are out of control.
—Nicolas Johnson-Smith, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026
On top of that, gambling addiction is likely to become more prevalent.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
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Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries that falter under heat, thermal batteries use molten salts as electrolytes, which become ionically conductive only when heated.—
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They are hidden from conventional daylight.—
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
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As a result, Musick elected to bench her usual rotation for much of the second half.—
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Council members asked questions about rerouting bus traffic through the site, whether the construction jobs would pay prevailing wages, the amount of public open space available within the project, and the percentage of apartments reserved for low-income tenants.—
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The monthly stochastic oscillator remains in overbought territory ( > 80%), underscoring the strength of the prevailing bullish trend rather than signaling exhaustion.—
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State officials attributed the smaller shortfall to an additional $42 billion in revenue expected for the current and next budget years, compared to projections made in 2025.—
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The bill would also institute tighter regulations on ICE’s only current detention center in the state, in Aurora, and on any others the agency opens.—
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In addition to this, beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow broke down the matchup and offered their predictions on the contest, as is customary.—
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The United States has not ratified the convention but generally treats its provisions as customary law.—
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The local brewery sponsored last fall’s Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Home Brew Competition, and the top team was invited to Grains and Taps to brew a large batch of their most popular beer.—
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Fast forward to 2026, and Carhartt has become a popular option for any outdoor enthusiast due to the durability and technology woven into its clothing.—
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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