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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
Shannon and Chastain do their own singing in the show, which succeeds in humanizing these two troubled music legends.
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David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Boasting 37 miles of pure electric power, the NX450h+ certainly succeeds for consumers looking to float around town.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Fonseca succeeds Bruno Marchand, who in March took up the role of deputy director of Porto’s Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
Whether that experiment succeeds remains to be seen.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Hartigan succeeds Jane Carpenter-Rock, who has led SAAM on an interim basis since September 2024, when Stephanie Stebich was removed as director and reassigned to an advisory role at the Smithsonian Institution.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Whoever succeeds her will have to work with the incoming governor and controller to rectify the state’s ongoing budget deficits.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Woodward succeeds Kevin McDonnell, who will be stepping down from the role, as announced earlier this year.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
But what happens outside the clinic often determines whether that plan succeeds.
—Uché Blackstock, STAT, 15 Apr. 2026
David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Boasting 37 miles of pure electric power, the NX450h+ certainly succeeds for consumers looking to float around town.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Fonseca succeeds Bruno Marchand, who in March took up the role of deputy director of Porto’s Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
Whether that experiment succeeds remains to be seen.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Hartigan succeeds Jane Carpenter-Rock, who has led SAAM on an interim basis since September 2024, when Stephanie Stebich was removed as director and reassigned to an advisory role at the Smithsonian Institution.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Whoever succeeds her will have to work with the incoming governor and controller to rectify the state’s ongoing budget deficits.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Woodward succeeds Kevin McDonnell, who will be stepping down from the role, as announced earlier this year.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
But what happens outside the clinic often determines whether that plan succeeds.
—Uché Blackstock, STAT, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeds
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Niall, for his part, only comes to hate himself more as gay acceptance goes mainstream, his initial distress over his sexuality compounded by humiliation at being unable to get past that distress.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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There’s a gap between how AI is being used and how it’s being talked about—and that goes well beyond sports.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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In modern America, the three strongest predictors of whether a city thrives or dies is median January temperature, public safety and the human capital of its people.—
Jens Ludwig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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As a low-maintenance tree, the mulberry thrives in various soil types and is drought-tolerant once established.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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Choose one interaction to handle with calm and clarity today, and let that set a steadier tone for everything that follows.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale follows improvements already made among the competition, such as Aston Martin’s 717 hp DBX S and Bentley’s latest Bentayga Speed—the latter now capable of drifting.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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The real story is about Devon (Sadie Sandler), a soon-to-be freshman who is going through the universal experience of hoping that everything clicks for her in college after failing to find the right friends in middle school and high school.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Suddenly everything clicks into place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The news arrives amid a headline-making time for the Summer House star, who is currently at the center of a reality TV scandal.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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But two decades on, the sequel (in theaters May 1) arrives in an extremely different landscape, which has forced media companies to tighten their belts as page views plummet and AI surges.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The AQRe Project replaces this outdated model with a digital blockchain system that provides real-time traceability.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Remi replaces that process with satellite imagery and LIDAR (light detection and ranging), which together map the geometry, pitch, and surface area of a roof without anyone setting foot on the property.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The shop not only delivers shimmering sips, but hosts elaborate tea events such as the seasonal Royal Afternoon Tea, a five-course affair offered multiple times a year in partnership with Aixois Bistro.—
Adam Stone Studio USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Wildflowers dot the park’s floor during the warmer months, like spring snowdrops, bellwort, Dutchman’s breeches, and wild roses; Iowa’s pretty pink state flower (the prairie rose) also flourishes here from June through August.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Connection flourishes in every season of life when expectations are realistic and commitment is mutual.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Succeeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeds. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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