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as in went
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 flourished
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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as in followed
to come after in time
only the results on election day will tell who will succeed the current president
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Recent Examples of succeeded
By the time Hassan Rouhani, a centrist politician, succeeded hard-liner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as president in 2013, the nuclear showdown with the West had turned into Iran’s biggest foreign policy challenge.
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Abel, who succeeded Warren Buffett as CEO at the start of 2026, used the letter to outline a clear framework of foundational values centered on financial strength and disciplined investing.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Some of the first strikes on Iran appeared to hit near the offices of Khamenei, the second leader of the Islamic Republic who succeeded Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Some of the first strikes on Iran appeared to hit near the offices of Khamenei, the second leader of the Islamic Republic who succeeded Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Khamenei succeeded Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who led the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
During a 12-day war in June 2025, Israel also succeeded in taking out some of Khamenei’s closest aides and senior security figures, leaving the long-serving leader significantly weakened.
—Efrat Lachter , Ruth Marks Eglash, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Ballard, 46, succeeded longtime Washburn coach Bob Chipman, who led the program to an NAIA national championship in 1987 and runner-up finish in 2001 The court inside Lee Arena is named in Chipman’s honor.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
He was succeeded by his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, and after her 70-year reign by her son, King Charles III.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Abel, who succeeded Warren Buffett as CEO at the start of 2026, used the letter to outline a clear framework of foundational values centered on financial strength and disciplined investing.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Some of the first strikes on Iran appeared to hit near the offices of Khamenei, the second leader of the Islamic Republic who succeeded Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Some of the first strikes on Iran appeared to hit near the offices of Khamenei, the second leader of the Islamic Republic who succeeded Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Khamenei succeeded Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who led the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
During a 12-day war in June 2025, Israel also succeeded in taking out some of Khamenei’s closest aides and senior security figures, leaving the long-serving leader significantly weakened.
—Efrat Lachter , Ruth Marks Eglash, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Ballard, 46, succeeded longtime Washburn coach Bob Chipman, who led the program to an NAIA national championship in 1987 and runner-up finish in 2001 The court inside Lee Arena is named in Chipman’s honor.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
He was succeeded by his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, and after her 70-year reign by her son, King Charles III.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeded
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Surveillance video obtained by The Post shows Border Patrol agents releasing the partially blind refugee, who went missing for days before being found dead.—
Evan Hill,
Washington Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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After Rivera’s kick went towards the goal, the ball bounced off the Raptors goalkeeper, only for Angel Diaz to get the rebound and score from point-blank range for his first goal of the season.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Paton and Payton report to him and have flourished working together.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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Since the ban, ACLFs have flourished throughout the rest of Dade County.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The concern followed Liam Conejo Ramos and his father when they were sent to south Texas' Dilley Immigration Processing Center, surrounded by chain-link fences on a dusty plain about 75 miles south of San Antonio.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dugger struck out, followed by Gasparino getting on base due to an E6 but is thrown out at second trying to steal.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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The relationship has clicked in large part because of Paton’s nature, a man who knows the attention in Denver is centered around the head coach’s office — and who’s perfectly fine with that.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Something's clicked in February.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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While most cell samples died shortly after being removed from the body, her cells survived and thrived in laboratories.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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And as the Magic struggled, Houston thrived.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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After two non-winning seasons (78-84 and 81-81), Bruce Bochy and his magic touch have been replaced by the younger, more aggressive approach of Skip Schumaker.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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To provide more storage space than the previous laundry room had, Chaffee replaced a side-by-side washer/dryer pair with cabinets and a small soaking sink in the countertop and put stackable appliances against the short wall leading to the kitchen.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Notably, while dispensaries are not allowed in El Cajon, residents can still get cannabis products delivered to their homes from storefronts in nearby cities.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Iranian actor Golshifteh Farahani delivered an impassioned speech shedding light the Islamic Republic’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests that have led to thousands of deaths and mass arrests.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Only Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant, managed by Redevelopment Agency Chairman Irwin Sawitz, has prospered.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Casse is one of few trainers so prospered.—
Bob Wisener,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Succeeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeded. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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