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succeeder

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Definition of succeeder

as in successor

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Noun

The unique build revitalizes the first hypercar of Bugatti’s modern era with details borrowed from its successors, the Chiron and, yes, the Tourbillon.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Mullaney, Eyles and Baker all praised the influence of manager Steven Pressley, in charge between 2013 and 2015, and his successor Tony Mowbray, but particular acclaim is reserved for Mark Robins.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of successor

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The hope behind the request was that the proud inheritor of the Byzantine empire could escape its associations with a pretty derpy American bird.

— Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Another challenge that may result is leaving large tax liabilities for future generations, particularly if the inheritors receive such funds during their peak earning years.

— Monish Verma, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of inheritor

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Eventually, the new approach enabled Universal Credit to be rolled out to more than eight million claimants and to keep functioning even amid the surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
The discovery has already prompted potential claimants to emerge.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of claimant

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Fans have high expectations for rookie quarterback Ty Simpson, who is embracing the pressure that comes with being Matthew Stafford’s heir apparent.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
With Swift and Kelce married and heading into the twilight of their NFL power, the heir apparent to TV face time appears to be the 27-year-old Beer.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of heir apparent

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Paramount Skydance representatives are expected to meet on Monday with the California Attorney General’s office to discuss a potential settlement of the states’ antitrust case, according to two sources familiar with the situation.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
At the time, a representative for Botanic Tonics, the company behind Feel Free, told USA TODAY its Feel Free Classic tonic contains only natural leaf kratom, with nearly undetectable levels of 7-OH.

— Charles Trepany, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of representative

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That was in line with a tradition of Liechtenstein monarchs giving up the reins to their heirs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Thanks to Reagan’s pro-oligarch leanings, his administration drove down inheritance tax requirements, pushing rates down to nearly 50 percent—leaving the heirs of oligarchs with more than enough to quickly rebuild their families’ financial empires.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of heir

Noun

The old immigrants are likely to remain—in the manner of the occasional Wasp legatee (Wagner, Lindsay) who poked in during the buoyant sixties—more visitors to wars over civic power than victors in them.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Trump and allies, meanwhile, often cast him as legatee of Reagan.

— David Jackson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2024

Definition of legatee

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Instead, department secretary Janet Mann told state lawmakers Monday, beneficiaries would receive direct fee-for-service Medicaid, rather than a private insurance plan.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Aug. 2026
During the early pandemic years, as Netflix’s rivals tried (and failed) to emulate its playbook to compete in a scale game for subscribers, the state also was a beneficiary.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

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