prevailed (upon)

past tense of prevail (upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed (upon)
Verb
  • Earlier in December, Pope Benedict XV urged a holiday truce.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Travelers are urged to keep up to date with weather alerts from their local NWS offices before setting out.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Vonnegut begged readers to choose kindness, to keep winking through the darkness.
    Devin Kelly, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Fans online have begged her family to give her professional tools like a PC or VOCALOID software.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Additionally, the relaxation induced by cannabis can help partners feel more at ease, promoting deeper emotional and physical connections.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Immunity without the risk Some of Kennedy’s statements promoted natural immunity, acquired when someone gets measles, over vaccine induced immunity.
    Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Our publicist persuaded the New York Times to do an article on the hundredth anniversary of La Bohème and its staying power as reflected by Rent.
    Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Convinced that sunken treasures were hidden beneath what was about to become three high-rise buildings, the amateur river detectives donned hard hats and persuaded a backhoe operator to let them onto the site.
    Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Harry claimed Charles implored the brothers to make up.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Administration officials have repeatedly implored such immigrants to depart.
    Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • India proposed in July to abolish its 2 percent equalization levy.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Based on these findings, archaeologists have proposed a new theory about Stonehenge’s purpose.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • That said, the fact this game is now on PC is definitely welcomed and comes recommended.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • While a tempting disposal solution, it is not recommended to use Christmas trees as firewood for indoor fireplaces.
    Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Prevailed (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed%20%28upon%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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