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as in series
a series of things, people, events, or actions arranged or happening one after another
He experienced a succession of car repairs that set him back thousands of dollars.
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as in descent
the order of people in a family
The prince is third in the line of succession to the throne.
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Recent Examples of succession
His stature as the longest-serving Senate party leader and a pivotal figure within the Republican Party amplifies the implications of each public health episode, raising questions about party leadership succession and broader calls for congressional term and age limits.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
In swift succession, the story was first reported by Fox News, then confirmed by Treasury Secretary Brandon Beach, and then blasted out by the White House and its Rapid Response 47 social media handle.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The documentary deliberately avoids a traditional narrative style, instead unfolding in a succession of powerful visual moments as well as scenes of the youngster with his aging grandparents at home in their very, very modest dwelling.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The Isabel Marant Spring 2026 show is, in other words, a moment of succession.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
In swift succession, the story was first reported by Fox News, then confirmed by Treasury Secretary Brandon Beach, and then blasted out by the White House and its Rapid Response 47 social media handle.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The documentary deliberately avoids a traditional narrative style, instead unfolding in a succession of powerful visual moments as well as scenes of the youngster with his aging grandparents at home in their very, very modest dwelling.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The Isabel Marant Spring 2026 show is, in other words, a moment of succession.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succession
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The beginning of the series had such deep ties to the death of Riley.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Barrymore is a multi-nominee for the Drew Barrymore Show, following the series' inception in 2020.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Just this June, the singer Nezza, who is of Colombian and Dominican descent, was asked to do the national anthem at a Dodgers game.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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Visitors can get a taste of Southern California’s legendary cultural diversity by exploring unique enclaves like Cambodia Town, a one-mile stretch of businesses and restaurants home to the largest population of people of Cambodian descent outside of Southeast Asia.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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This year a string of grant programs have been eliminated, hobbled or delayed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Its overhead roofing is also great for hanging string lights, so the space can be enjoyed well into the evening.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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According to The New York Times, their family lineage traces back to General Lew Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence, and former United States Minister to France Gouverneur Morris.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The preference for sons is rooted in a patriarchal structure where boys are expected to carry on the family lineage, inherit property, and perform essential last rites for their parents.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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But things soon turned acrimonious following the birth of their two sons, Preston and Jayden, leading to years of infighting over custody out of concern for Spears’ mental health and his ridicule as a public figure.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Jordan’s son Luca was diagnosed with the condition at birth.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
16 Oct. 2025
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The problem is that the world of interpersonal relations is hard to put a number on.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Tensions were already high between Washington and Bogotá over President Gustavo Petro’s attempts to curb drug trafficking, threatening the countries’ close security and commercial relations.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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But some of his comments on gun violence, LGBTQ issues, race and more drew criticism from liberals and others.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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In addition to an aerial display from Patan, the event played host to the first four-aircraft formation dance and a high-speed race around the company's signature pylons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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In short, heredity advancement driven by desire.—
D. Scott Schmid,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Genetics and heredity define stock in some modern contexts, but for the 1930s salmon homing debate, the implications of genetic dividing lines were very different.—
Greg Uyeno,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Succession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succession. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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