PREVAILS (OVER) Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

prevails (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of prevail (over)

as in masters

to achieve a victory over prevailed over their traditional rivals for the first time in years

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The real competitive advantage of the next decade will not belong to the CEO who masters every AI platform, but the CEO who consistently makes better decisions.

— Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on!

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026

Definition of masters

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Overcoming physical barriers The plasma centrifuge overcomes these physical barriers.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Used in the group’s previous drone research, this landing gear disperses energy to reduce impact and overcomes multiple engineering challenges.

— Tim Hornyak, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of overcomes

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However, if Merab Dvalishvili defeats Petr Yan at UFC 333, then Song might have a better case than O'Malley considering Merab has beaten Sean twice.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Wolf rescues Kuro, but as the two make their escape, they are intercepted by Genichiro, who defeats Wolf in combat, cuts off his left arm, and kidnaps Kuro again.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of defeats

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Legitimate alcohol manufacturers use strict quality controls, and all their products undergo extensive testing, which is expensive and takes quite a bit of time.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
That kind of operational visibility is difficult to build and takes years to get right.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of takes

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Its 600-meter (1,969-foot) span beats the previous world record of 445 meters (1,460 feet) for concrete arch bridges.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Working with Gary Clark to create the musical heart that beats through the story has been an unforgettable journey of a lifetime.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of beats

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Some recalls, Eskin said, are made after companies’ routine testing catches a pathogen before anyone gets sick, while others involve outbreaks that are already underway and vary widely in size and severity.

— Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
All cabins come with a firepit equipped with a grill grate and a picnic table, while upgrading to an outdoor suite gets you a tarp for shade lined with string lights and an extremely comfortable hammock.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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