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as in to go
to turn out as planned or desired
the advertising campaign that finally succeeded used humor to sell the product
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as in to thrive
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
if you want to succeed in show business, you have to feel comfortable in front of an audience
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Recent Examples of succeed
In last week’s NBA draft, the Warriors added a player who could succeed Green as their top power forward.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The science is in, the lawsuits are succeeding, and public support is overwhelming.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Fabrizio Ciafrei succeeded Kiss in the CEO role, as reported.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Critics of the European approach often argue that these benefits come at the cost of slower economic growth and reduced incentives to succeed.
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Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The science is in, the lawsuits are succeeding, and public support is overwhelming.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Fabrizio Ciafrei succeeded Kiss in the CEO role, as reported.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Critics of the European approach often argue that these benefits come at the cost of slower economic growth and reduced incentives to succeed.
—
Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeed
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
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Critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough.
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The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
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As a result of the careful outreach, tracking and advocacy of their caring adults the majority of these students have made academic and attendance gains, been promoted and/or graduated, found work and housing and are thriving.
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The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, died at a hospital following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents.
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Members who have followed our coverage of Linde may recognize a similar dynamic, as the company also utilizes contractual energy cost pass-through clauses.
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Listen to the full story by clicking on the blue play button above.
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On Mac, click the Apple menu > System Settings > General > Storage.
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Set the scene Desert-meets-tropical-island, where succulents flourish like daisies in spring, and prickly cacti forests line the local roads into the capital of Willemstad.
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Just pass the rock around and make sure everybody who is around me can flourish.
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The project includes replacing ageing electrical wiring, pipes and heating.
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Relatives identified the food vendor as Arabelia Martinez, 62, and have raised more than $100,000 to pay for therapy and replace the items damaged in the incident.
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Album with Major Performance Cardi B delivered a high-energy performance of multiple tracks from her Am I the Drama?
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the World Cup match between Colombia and Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, with the West Miami Republican arriving with local soccer moguls Jose and Jorge Mas.
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He is slated to arrive in Toronto and complete his journey on July 4, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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“Succeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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