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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
Woodward succeeds Kevin McDonnell, who will be stepping down from the role, as announced earlier this year.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
But what happens outside the clinic often determines whether that plan succeeds.
—Uché Blackstock, STAT, 15 Apr. 2026
Every Male Actor Gets A Role WWII movies are a hard genre to stand out in, but Malick succeeds through introspection, inspired by the novel’s study of character amidst brutal chaos.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
If the goal is to make audiences squirm, Levinson certainly succeeds.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
If Meta succeeds, Wall Street will feel more confident about its aggressive AI spending plans.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Written and directed by Sean Durkin, The Iron Claw succeeds through its deep well of empathy for its characters, and Zac Efron's never-better performance as Kevin Von Erich.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Franco succeeds founding director, art historian and Tufts University professor Adriana Zavala.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Cooper, an alumnus of Pasadena High School and Pasadena City College, succeeds Jim Saia, who had announced the 2025-26 season would be his last with the Golden Eagles.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
But what happens outside the clinic often determines whether that plan succeeds.
—Uché Blackstock, STAT, 15 Apr. 2026
Every Male Actor Gets A Role WWII movies are a hard genre to stand out in, but Malick succeeds through introspection, inspired by the novel’s study of character amidst brutal chaos.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
If the goal is to make audiences squirm, Levinson certainly succeeds.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
If Meta succeeds, Wall Street will feel more confident about its aggressive AI spending plans.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Written and directed by Sean Durkin, The Iron Claw succeeds through its deep well of empathy for its characters, and Zac Efron's never-better performance as Kevin Von Erich.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Franco succeeds founding director, art historian and Tufts University professor Adriana Zavala.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Cooper, an alumnus of Pasadena High School and Pasadena City College, succeeds Jim Saia, who had announced the 2025-26 season would be his last with the Golden Eagles.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeds
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If everything goes according to plan, the tugboat carrying Timmy will have left the Baltic Sea by Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fluctuations in estrogen levels – such as those that occur with hormonal birth control or around menstruation – can also create an environment where yeast thrives more easily.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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This fast-growing weed thrives despite heat, humidity, or drought conditions.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The evaluation follows a forensic audit completed in March 2025 that identified a $7 million fund involving insurance rebates, according to RSCCD Board President Phillip Yarbrough.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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But that requires that a meaningful remedy follows the liability.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Suddenly everything clicks into place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The latch clicks, the frame shifts — and suddenly a rush of cold air floods in.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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As another Tax Day arrives, the average refund this year is $3,462, up 11%, or around $350, from 2025, according to IRS data.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the influencer era, the celebrity memoir arrives almost simultaneously with the scandal itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The electrified version, which replaces the E-Ray in next year’s lineup, makes 721 hp and 660 ft lbs of torque.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Barber replaces department director Sean Kershaw, an appointee of former Mayor Melvin Carter.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Inside, the caliber 26-330 S QA LU 24 delivers the same ease of use, requiring one correction per year.—
Stephen Watson,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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With the tour, Lovato has also committed to uplifting the next generation of pop girls, offering her opening slot to Adéla, who delivers a star-making performance, backed by four dancers, a ballet barre, and outfit changes.—
Tomás Mier,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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This time around, his recording studio morphed from a playground into a haven, its familiar walls allowing the type of creativity that only flourishes in private spaces—a luxury for the band at that time.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Alyssum also flourishes beside rosemary in an herb garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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