Definition of "predominates" [predominates]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of predominate. (verb)

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• "If the moths have "evolved" by mutation into another species, it would negate the primary claim – that the same species of moth comes in both colorations, and the one that predominates is the one that best escapes (as adult, not as caterpillar) the predators."
• "From what I understand from people who enjoy team sports, the "girly" ethos of community and support predominates, which is why a lot of men join."
• "On Hardball and its like, egos run rampant, insider jargon predominates, and agreeability, if any can be detected, is strictly limited to commercial breaks."