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as in goes
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 thrives
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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Recent Examples of succeeds
Wilson died last August; Chemin succeeds him in the role.
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News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Janki previously served as CFO of the company and succeeds John Laughter, who is retiring effective April 30 after 32 years at Delta.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Tate succeeds everywhere on the field and can line up anywhere.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Schulze succeeds Vista’s former economic development director, Larry Vaupel, who retired in December.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Analysts, however, agree that no matter who succeeds Khamenei, Tehran will likely maintain its ties with China, for its economic clout.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
So, if the president succeeds in 'annihilating,' in his words, the Iranian navy, then long-term prospects of closure should decline, and that should increase the likelihood that ships will start sailing again.
—David McHugh, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Mitchell succeeds former chief Sean Washington, a 28-year veteran of Fremont police.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
If that argument succeeds, then whether the defendant followed or broke the laws at issue in the lawsuit no longer matters.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Janki previously served as CFO of the company and succeeds John Laughter, who is retiring effective April 30 after 32 years at Delta.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Tate succeeds everywhere on the field and can line up anywhere.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Schulze succeeds Vista’s former economic development director, Larry Vaupel, who retired in December.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Analysts, however, agree that no matter who succeeds Khamenei, Tehran will likely maintain its ties with China, for its economic clout.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
So, if the president succeeds in 'annihilating,' in his words, the Iranian navy, then long-term prospects of closure should decline, and that should increase the likelihood that ships will start sailing again.
—David McHugh, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Mitchell succeeds former chief Sean Washington, a 28-year veteran of Fremont police.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
If that argument succeeds, then whether the defendant followed or broke the laws at issue in the lawsuit no longer matters.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeds
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No frills, no fancy claims to fame; the Jet Set features the brand’s signature logo-print canvas, a clean and classic silhouette, and luxe gold hardware that goes with everything.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Confidence goes hand-in-hand with commitment right now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Moore’s film shows someone who thrives with on-time throws and running his routes to get where he’s supposed to be to exploit the defense.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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This native perennial thrives in rich, moist, almost swampy soil.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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The story follows an animal lover named Mabel, whose mind is transferred into a lifelike robotic beaver to communicate with fellow creatures and save their habitat from destruction.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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And Then Everything Turned Itself Inside Out follows Lázaro, who aware that birthmarks can reveal past lives, must decide whether to uncover the origin of the mark on the back of his neck.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mizzou coach Dennis Gates has figured out a rotation that clicks — one that highlights Mitchell, Pierce and Stone and a bench that features more Trent Burns and less of Jacob Crews.—
Sam McDowell
March 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sarah clicks a reaction that sends hearts floating up the screen.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Those fears will no doubt again be widespread when a new collider arrives.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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If these are tasks that are in need of attention, go ahead and knock them out before your house cleaning crew arrives.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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This formula replaces single-use hygiene wipes, preventing more than 5 million of them ending up in landfill.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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When these experiences are engineered out of systems in the name of efficiency, dependence replaces discernment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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Three capsules a day delivers a potent dose of botanicals like ashwagandha, saw palmetto, moringa leaf, rosemary, and fenugreek, as well as plenty of vitamins and minerals.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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About Semafor Semafor is the world’s fastest growing independent news media company that delivers intelligence through its reporting and live convenings.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Cartel power flourishes where corruption, poverty and demand intersect.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Grant extends this vision into the field of image making, reinforcing the belief that creativity flourishes when it is structurally supported.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Succeeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeds. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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