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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
The Sheinbaum administration has not really succeeded in getting a grip on security and violence in Michoacán, said Bill Booth, a lecturer in Latin American History at University College London.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
California’s redistricting ballot measure succeeded among voters statewide.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
The maximally stupid outcome—which, by that very fact, seems all too probable—is that Trump gets bored of the whole affair and stops the air strikes after a putsch has been discovered, but before it’s succeeded.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
But mice and pigs aren’t humans, and many therapies that have succeeded in lab animals have gone on to fail in people.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
However, Liz succeeded two years later and was voted into the House of Representatives for Wyoming in 2016.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
What if Spain had tried and succeeded?
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
The namesake designer of the brand succeeded Bizzarri in that role, as reported.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
That's where Jaguar historically has succeeded.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
California’s redistricting ballot measure succeeded among voters statewide.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
The maximally stupid outcome—which, by that very fact, seems all too probable—is that Trump gets bored of the whole affair and stops the air strikes after a putsch has been discovered, but before it’s succeeded.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
But mice and pigs aren’t humans, and many therapies that have succeeded in lab animals have gone on to fail in people.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
However, Liz succeeded two years later and was voted into the House of Representatives for Wyoming in 2016.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
What if Spain had tried and succeeded?
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
The namesake designer of the brand succeeded Bizzarri in that role, as reported.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
That's where Jaguar historically has succeeded.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeded
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the other sideline, Lawrence went 13-for-23 for 158 yards with one touchdown and one interception.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The combo of Barrs and Lee especially proved problematic for TCU as the two guards flourished in the mid-range with pull-up jumpers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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As Season Eight begins, Jamie and Claire soon find the war has followed them home to Fraser’s Ridge, now a thriving settlement that has grown and flourished in their absence.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Something, however, clicked after his first interception.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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When Gieske pointed the knife at the man and his sister, the man clicked his handgun’s safety and asked Gieske to get away from them, the complaint said.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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In his absence, Mac Jones, whom coach Kyle Shanahan admitted was his original target when the 49ers traded up to pick third in the 2022 draft, has thrived.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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But the firm survived, and eventually thrived.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Nov. 2025
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The plaintiffs, which include third-place finisher Oscar Alejandro, argue that Frank Carollo should be removed from the runoff ballot and replaced by Alejandro, who would face off against second-place finisher Rolando Escalona, who netted 17% of the vote.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cutforth replaced Madsen for the rest of the game, ending the night 14-of-29 for 106 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
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Muncy delivered the first of three clutch home runs that led the Dodgers into baseball immortality.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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When examining the evolution of armoured warfare, the tanks that truly changed modern warfare are those that delivered a decisive technological leap, influenced future tank design, and impacted battlefield outcomes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yes, prospered, as in did not wish to accept anything less.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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What Cheney offered Bush in 2000 was the reassuring gravitas of someone who knew Washington, had helped run the first Persian Gulf War and had prospered in the private sector, too.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Succeeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeded. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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