Synonyms for Prevailing (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (most frequent or common):
predominant
WordNet sense 2 (coming at short intervals or habitually):
frequent, frequent
WordNet sense 3 (encountered generally especially at the present time):
prevalent, rife
WordNet sense 4 (occurring in or belonging to the present time):
current
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