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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
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The book’s ambivalent nostalgia has not kept it from succeeding prodigiously.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
And then there’s the fact that for many of their young players, not succeeding is new and unpleasant territory.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
After Jobs passed, many analysts were skeptical about Cook’s prospects of succeeding a larger-than-life legendary founder.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Maduro became president in 2013, succeeding Hugo Chavez, and ruled Venezuela by decree granted through the ruling party since 2015.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Florida renaming effort has a greater chance of succeeding, given the state’s ruby-red politics.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Maduro became president in 2013, succeeding Hugo Chavez, and ruled Venezuela by decree granted through the ruling party since 2015.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
After succeeding at the state level, Gist went on to become the first Michigan representative to be crowned Miss USA, in addition to her historic accomplishment as the first Black winner.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
For example, Caleb Lomu literally could learn at the foot of Trent Williams before shifting over and succeeding him at left tackle.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The book’s ambivalent nostalgia has not kept it from succeeding prodigiously.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
And then there’s the fact that for many of their young players, not succeeding is new and unpleasant territory.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
After Jobs passed, many analysts were skeptical about Cook’s prospects of succeeding a larger-than-life legendary founder.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Maduro became president in 2013, succeeding Hugo Chavez, and ruled Venezuela by decree granted through the ruling party since 2015.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Florida renaming effort has a greater chance of succeeding, given the state’s ruby-red politics.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Maduro became president in 2013, succeeding Hugo Chavez, and ruled Venezuela by decree granted through the ruling party since 2015.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
After succeeding at the state level, Gist went on to become the first Michigan representative to be crowned Miss USA, in addition to her historic accomplishment as the first Black winner.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeding
Adjective
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But the next morning, the equipment had to be pulled.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Take this mug on the next camping trip or just for your morning coffee.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And followed that up with the three consecutive home runs in the second inning.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The program will only apply to productions that shoot for a maximum of three consecutive days and in a maximum of three locations.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Schultz learned a lot going from his first big-league start on Tuesday to his second on Sunday.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Murray’s route to 30 points was unorthodox, going 0-for-8 from 3-point range but making all 16 of his free throw attempts.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Evenings can be entirely your own—cooking in-villa, lighting the pizza oven—or handed over to in-house chefs, with plans underway for visiting chefs and intimate supper clubs that draw on the Sunshine Coast’s flourishing farm-to-table scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Spanish cinema is flourishing, thanks in large part to a dynamic film industry bolstered by strong national and regional support, a rich and expansive creative talent and diverse natural, cultural and urban landscapes.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The declines come after a winning week for Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbing to all-time highs last week following a ceasefire between Iran and Lebanon.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 16-team field is set following the Play-In Tournament, which featured several close games.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One of them is an old college friend of mine, Dan Corry, an English economist, who, since 1982, has attended eleven successive World Cups.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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England's 35th successive test victory was expected but not the scoreline.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For more stories impacting the rare disease community like this, sign up for the CNBC Cures newsletter by clicking here.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jackson, though, kept clicking.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Upon arriving at the Pentagon, Hegseth immediately began dismissing senior officials, often without explanation, demonstrating his desire to reshape the Pentagon leadership.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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Peru is holding a presidential runoff on June 7 even as votes are still being counted and officials are sifting through tally sheets arriving from remote areas and Peruvian consulates abroad following the first round on April 12.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Succeeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeding. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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