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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
And the real differentiation doesn’t always come from whether the grifter fails or succeeds in their mission; the nature of the grifter’s success or failure can be just as indicative.
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Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Whether or not Burdge succeeds in getting the deed to Sawmill Island, his love for it is apparent.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Cooney, who has held multiple positions at Creative Time in the past, including that of deputy director, succeeds Justine Ludwig, the organization’s leader since 2018.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Jan. 2026
The bottom line Pay-for-delete is an unpredictable strategy that sometimes succeeds but often fails, depending largely on which collection agency holds your debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
In his view, the entrepreneur who succeeds is the one who identifies a ubiquitous problem, operates within expanding demand, and commits to being the best rather than broadly relevant.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Solid long-term returns from undervalued cash flows and a possible re-rating if the smoke-free transition succeeds.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Caspi succeeds Hayden Meyer, who was Head of Alternative and Factual Programming at the agency.
—Peter White, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Here’s everything to know about the limited series' finale, including whether Jake succeeds at stopping JFK's assassination.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Whether or not Burdge succeeds in getting the deed to Sawmill Island, his love for it is apparent.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Cooney, who has held multiple positions at Creative Time in the past, including that of deputy director, succeeds Justine Ludwig, the organization’s leader since 2018.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Jan. 2026
The bottom line Pay-for-delete is an unpredictable strategy that sometimes succeeds but often fails, depending largely on which collection agency holds your debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
In his view, the entrepreneur who succeeds is the one who identifies a ubiquitous problem, operates within expanding demand, and commits to being the best rather than broadly relevant.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Solid long-term returns from undervalued cash flows and a possible re-rating if the smoke-free transition succeeds.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Caspi succeeds Hayden Meyer, who was Head of Alternative and Factual Programming at the agency.
—Peter White, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Here’s everything to know about the limited series' finale, including whether Jake succeeds at stopping JFK's assassination.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeds
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The story famously goes that the W16 configuration was sketched by Piëch on a bullet train in Japan.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This year’s crop of nominees also proved that age is nothing but a number, as the saying goes.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This cerebral transit thrives where there is curiosity, flexibility and a willingness to ask the right questions at the right time.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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That, and putting your people first, is what matters first and foremost; everything else follows after.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The agreement, which would be the first for the EU in Asean, follows numerous such deals Vietnam has inked — including with the US, China, Russia, Japan, India, UK, France and Australia — as its global economic and security role grows.—
Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Opportunity for Forbes The current reliance on traffic and clicks as a measure of impact is becoming obsolete.—
Forbes Press Releases,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to Attorney General Dave Sunday, when a customer clicks on the website, scammers pretending to be employees make claims about past-due payments, trying to scare targets into turning over personal information or money.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Every day the co-founder of YourChoice Therapeutics arrives at his startup’s office in San Francisco to do this work.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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By the time the check arrives, the experience can feel more transactional than tender.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Whittingham replaces former head coach Sherrone Moore, who was fired in December after two seasons.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Researchers say the system delivers an unusually realistic driving experience.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The slogan delivers, and locals and tourists alike pack the narrow dining room every day of the week.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fort Lauderdale wants to increase the number of trees to clean the air, cool the streets and create spaces where life flourishes.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Simple Life alum’s gown featured a corset-style bodice encrusted with rhinestone flourishes down the front and a daring hip-high slit, which exposed her legs and a pair of sparkly silver pointy-toed stilettos.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Succeeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeds. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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