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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
Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
But that’s largely because Democrats with little chance of succeeding are still hanging onto some supporters.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The next edition will take place May 12-23 with a jury presided over by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook who will be succeeding Juliette Binoche.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Professionals have taught for generations that succeeding in school and attending an elite university would guarantee a rewarding six-figure career.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The odds of either measure succeeding are low.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority announced the election of Jay Whiting as board chair, succeeding Dan Kealey after a two-year term.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Khamenei has been Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, succeeding the Islamic Republic’s late founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
The company's current Chief Financial and Investment Officer Tom Boyle is set to step in as CEO in March, succeeding Joe Russell.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Dozens of cases spurred by predator catchers are now making their way through the court system, and many of them are succeeding.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
But that’s largely because Democrats with little chance of succeeding are still hanging onto some supporters.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The next edition will take place May 12-23 with a jury presided over by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook who will be succeeding Juliette Binoche.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Professionals have taught for generations that succeeding in school and attending an elite university would guarantee a rewarding six-figure career.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The odds of either measure succeeding are low.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority announced the election of Jay Whiting as board chair, succeeding Dan Kealey after a two-year term.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Khamenei has been Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, succeeding the Islamic Republic’s late founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
The company's current Chief Financial and Investment Officer Tom Boyle is set to step in as CEO in March, succeeding Joe Russell.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeding
Adjective
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So Holland decided draft picks for next season and the season after were more valuable than immediate help this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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And to Smith, there’s no use in Charlotte getting ahead of itself — particularly with Lionel Messi coming to town next week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The 19-year-old San Diego native is just the 10th goalkeeper in league history to record three consecutive clean sheets to start a season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers’ coach described walking in and seeing the Heat leading with three minutes left, on the verge of winning their sixth consecutive game and Adebayo on the free-throw line (naturally).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Collin Sexton came of the bench to score 28 points for the Bulls (26-38), who have lost 16 of 19 after going 23-22 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks were held to less than 100 points for only the seventh time and had their fourth-worst three-point shooting performance of the season, going eight for 34.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bullpen trust tree — flourishing in the 2024 postseason — was about as sturdy as Charlie Brown’s sad little Christmas pine.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The introduction of rats, dogs, cats and stoats, as well as hunting by people and destruction of native forest habitats, drove species of the country’s flourishing flightless birds — the kakapo among them — to near or complete extinction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Detainers are still valid following an inmate transfer, and facilities are generally responsible for forwarding detention requests along to the receiving institution to ensure that a detainer remains in an inmate’s file.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Oil depots in Tehran smoldered following overnight strikes by Israel.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At 6 under and in sixth place is fan favorite Rickie Fowler, who had successive 69s to join Berger as the only golfers with two sub-70 rounds.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Still, drafting three talented pass catchers in successive drafts was a coup for Poles that made the expensive Moore expendable.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Check out the first trailer by clicking above.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This can induce all sorts of changes, from the average temperature observed to the polarization of the arriving light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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Launched in 2020 after the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving in Jamestown, Virginia, the decade-long initiative encourages people of African descent to visit or repatriate and reconnect with their heritage and culture.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Succeeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeding. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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