1
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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2
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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3
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
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The recall effort against Blain, who is facing felony charges of perjury and bribery, appeared to be succeeding when polls closed.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Erika Kussmann has been tapped as chief executive officer and board director, succeeding cofounder Melissa Palmer, who will move to chief brand officer.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Bad weather prevented recovery teams from accessing the area of avalanche in the succeeding days of the avalanche, as reports indicated the men were buried between 40 and 100 feet of snow, according to authorities.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Sebastian Picardo has been announced as chief executive officer of Monica Vinader, succeeding co-founders and sisters Monica and Gaby Vinader.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
O’Neil previously spent nearly a full season in charge of Bournemouth, succeeding Scott Parker on a caretaker basis in August 2022, before being named permanent head coach in November after the league had paused for the mid-season World Cup.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Comcast its elevating Steve Croney to CEO of its core Connectivity & Platforms division, succeeding Dave Watson, effective January 1.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
On Thursday, Comcast announced Steve Croney would take over as CEO of the connectivity and platforms division, succeeding longtime leader Dave Watson.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Businesses owned by people from diverse backgrounds are succeeding, a new report says.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The recall effort against Blain, who is facing felony charges of perjury and bribery, appeared to be succeeding when polls closed.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Erika Kussmann has been tapped as chief executive officer and board director, succeeding cofounder Melissa Palmer, who will move to chief brand officer.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Bad weather prevented recovery teams from accessing the area of avalanche in the succeeding days of the avalanche, as reports indicated the men were buried between 40 and 100 feet of snow, according to authorities.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Sebastian Picardo has been announced as chief executive officer of Monica Vinader, succeeding co-founders and sisters Monica and Gaby Vinader.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
O’Neil previously spent nearly a full season in charge of Bournemouth, succeeding Scott Parker on a caretaker basis in August 2022, before being named permanent head coach in November after the league had paused for the mid-season World Cup.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Comcast its elevating Steve Croney to CEO of its core Connectivity & Platforms division, succeeding Dave Watson, effective January 1.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
On Thursday, Comcast announced Steve Croney would take over as CEO of the connectivity and platforms division, succeeding longtime leader Dave Watson.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeding
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The next Holy Year is not expected before 2033, when the Catholic Church may hold a special one to mark 2,000 years since the death of Jesus.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kentucky lawmakers are back in Frankfort, with key decisions to make about the state's next two-year budget following significant federal cuts.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bryant then scored 10 consecutive points to put the game away.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dallas cut the deficit to three when Flagg scored seven consecutive points to start the second quarter.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But the actor didn't think the story of his character on all five of the Netflix series' seasons, Will Byers, and Will's longtime friend, Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), had been fully wrapped up going into the final episode.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Young was remarkably efficient, throwing three TD passes of 30-plus yards and going 15-for-20 for 206 yards.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The power vacuum left by Moïse’s death led to a dramatic expansion of already flourishing armed gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Around the world, wherever the internet is in kids’ pockets, Haidt argued, young people are becoming less happy and flourishing less.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And, in the aftermath, these were Chiefs coaches’ biggest regrets following a season gone awry.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The host noted the date of the insurrection, following President Joe Biden's win over Trump in the 2020 election for president, early on.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 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
Verb
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Power play is back clicking again.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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Confirm your decision by clicking Deactivate.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Emergency medical personnel transported Strother to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving, according to the BCA.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ricotta gnocchi takes after the Parisian model, finished in a pan until each piece has a deep-brown oval sear, arriving simply sauced in lemon and fragrant black pepper under a blanket of Parmesan.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Succeeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeding. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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