supersedes; superseded; superseding
: to take the place of (someone or something that is old, no longer useful, etc.) : to replace (someone or something)
This edition supersedes the previous one.
Former stars were being superseded by younger actors.
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“Supersede.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/supersede. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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