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
How can parents navigate the grocery store in the meantime, and even after the new additives become more prevalent?
Trust your eyes when deciding what to put in your mouth and gut.
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Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 14 July 2025
Black spots on tomato leaves are caused by fungal diseases that are most prevalent during warm, humid weather.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
This is prevalent in front-load washers, as build up in the gasket or detergent drawer can cause white flakes, says Alicia Sokolowski, president of AspenClean detergent.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
Drought Severe to exceptional drought conditions were prevalent for much of south-central Texas when the downpours came, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
—ABC News, 7 July 2025
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Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 14 July 2025
Black spots on tomato leaves are caused by fungal diseases that are most prevalent during warm, humid weather.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
This is prevalent in front-load washers, as build up in the gasket or detergent drawer can cause white flakes, says Alicia Sokolowski, president of AspenClean detergent.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
Drought Severe to exceptional drought conditions were prevalent for much of south-central Texas when the downpours came, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
—ABC News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevalent
Adjective
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This means the country's Royal Air Force could join NATO's dual capable aircraft fleet, featuring jets certified to carry American tactical nuclear weapons as well as conventional bombs and missiles.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Dongfang, which enjoyed a 45% share in the conventional hydropower market, could rake in as much as 54 billion yuan from the new project, according to Lau.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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As usual, Trump did most of the talking, but Rutte was clearly on board and confirmed key details.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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For deeper repair, apply generously as an overnight scalp and hair mask, then wash and style as usual the next day.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The county and the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to work toward a new 11-year lease agreement instead of extending the current lease for Paycor Stadium, which was signed in 1997 and has long been criticized by taxpayers.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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The Outlet Fire in 2000, a prescribed burn that ran out of control, left a wall of aspen to the east that proved a partial barrier to the current fire.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The court did not explain its decision in favor of Trump, as is customary in emergency appeals.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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In a sport where sunglasses haven’t been customary on the pro tour, RIA Eyewear entered the space five years ago with a tennis-specific lens and frame, steadily building a bridge between the world of tennis and sunglasses.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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In keeping with popular male balms for spiritual suffering, Turner turns to alcohol and functions as a mollusk, socially and professionally; his stoicism is an act, one his peers pick up on, and which some openly deride.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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The village’s recently opened popular Irish bar, Teehan’s, and the next door restaurant, Durbin’s, also joined the square’s debut celebrations.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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“Prevalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalent. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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