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as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
the couple purchased some land, and in the course of the succeeding year built a house on it
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2
as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
that land remained in the family for five succeeding generations
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as in going
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 flourishing
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 following
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 succeeding
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Builders succeeding in 2026 will prioritize cost discipline, engage pro-reform jurisdictions, invest selectively, build workforce resilience, and monitor regulatory developments closely.
—Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
British cookbook author and TV personality Nigella Lawson will join the beloved baking competition as a judge, succeeding Prue Leith, who announced her departure from the series last week.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The protesters sought to keep up the pressure to prevent people intimately involved in Rosselló’s administration from succeeding him.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Tom Michael, a commander overseeing investigations, has been named deputy chief, succeeding Adam Schuessler, who retired last year.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
As reported, Picardo was named CEO last fall, succeeding cofounders and sisters Monica and Gaby Vinader.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Maybe that’s something Dolphins owner Steve Ross (and succeeding son-in-law Daniel Sillman) have learned.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
Checco previously was executive director of accounts; succeeding her in that position is Aaron O’Keefe, who was previously group account director.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, an 8-year-old in West Baltimore at the time of the murder, offers piercing commentary on the impact of both the initial crime and the succeeding one, the grievously unjust trial that put three kids in the penitentiary.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Builders succeeding in 2026 will prioritize cost discipline, engage pro-reform jurisdictions, invest selectively, build workforce resilience, and monitor regulatory developments closely.
—Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
British cookbook author and TV personality Nigella Lawson will join the beloved baking competition as a judge, succeeding Prue Leith, who announced her departure from the series last week.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The protesters sought to keep up the pressure to prevent people intimately involved in Rosselló’s administration from succeeding him.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Tom Michael, a commander overseeing investigations, has been named deputy chief, succeeding Adam Schuessler, who retired last year.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
As reported, Picardo was named CEO last fall, succeeding cofounders and sisters Monica and Gaby Vinader.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Maybe that’s something Dolphins owner Steve Ross (and succeeding son-in-law Daniel Sillman) have learned.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
Checco previously was executive director of accounts; succeeding her in that position is Aaron O’Keefe, who was previously group account director.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeding
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House Republicans are preparing a contempt resolution for Clinton and his wife next week over their refusal to testify as part of their Epstein investigation.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Analysts predict that cost reductions will accelerate over the next three years as supply chains expand, with Morgan Stanley estimating that once capacity reaches about 100 GWh, sodium batteries could be more than 30% cheaper than LFP cells.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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The anticipated move would end a string of three consecutive quarter-point rate cuts, aligning with a cautious approach outlined by Powell last month, before reports of the investigation into his conduct.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Iowa has won eight consecutive games since a loss to UConn in late December.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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San Jose was seventh in MLS with 60 goals scored while going 11-15-8 last season.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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But most of its richest pleasures come down to Fiennes going balls to the wall with a truly memorable character — half lunatic and half visionary.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Some, like musicians Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks, started out young and continued flourishing well into their older years.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Paying attention to leaf discoloration, pinpointing the problem, and taking rapid action can help restore your ficus to a flourishing state.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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Congressional hearings about the Abbey Gate attack began in March 2023, following initial investigations by the Department of Defense in late 2021.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Kiefer Sutherland was arrested following an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Today, the Nelsons are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family to reach number one record status in three successive generations.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Over the past decade and a half, millions from the Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia arrived amid successive crises in Syria, Libya, Afghanistan, and beyond.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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How to avoid scams Stern said people should verify messages directly on official websites or by phone and avoid clicking links or sharing personal information with unsolicited contacts.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Duke Energy advised customers to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links and attachments.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2026
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Examples should be arriving in showrooms soon.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Mississippi National Guard said citizen-soldiers equipped with wreckers began arriving before dawn to help clear I-55 and I-22.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Succeeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeding. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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