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prevailing
[ pri-vey-ling ]
adjective
prevailing winds.
Synonyms: , ,
- generally current:
the prevailing opinion.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- having superior power or influence.
Synonyms:
prevailing
/ ɪˈɪɪŋ /
adjective
- generally accepted; widespread
the prevailing opinion
- most frequent or conspicuous; predominant
the prevailing wind is from the north
Derived Forms
- ˈԲ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·iԲ· adverb
- ·iԲ·Ա noun
- ܲp·iԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prevailing1
Example Sentences
“If we only published research that aligns with prevailing narratives or avoids controversy, we would be failing in our responsibility as scientists,” Krumholz told me.
The prevailing views of the institution changed after 9/11 and the Iraq War.
“The prevailing feeling is that we can still do something together. That’s what JuJu wants us to do. There’s a lot of belief with this team.”
Movies only suited politicians when their prevailing myths lined up with campaign rhetoric.
One of the prevailing theories around Charles Manson is that the infamous cult leader had intended to incite a race war by orchestrating his so-called family’s killing spree in the 1960s.
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What are other ways to say prevailing?
Something that is prevailing is generally current. What’s the difference between prevailing, current, and prevalent? Find out on .
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