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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
Each of those films also features a plucky, diminutive hero who succeeds in the face of naysayers—an easy figure for any kid watching to root for.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Cerwin succeeds Bryan Mittelman, who has served as CFO since 2019 and will transition to the role of special advisor to the CEO.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Strange New Worlds succeeds in honoring TOS, as Pike, Uhura, Scotty, Spock and a host of new characters set out to boldly go where no one has gone before.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Related Stories Cunningham succeeds Clint Kendall, who will become a member of Allied’s board of directors.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
What Paris’ 40-million-plus annual visitors can expect in the years to come will depend greatly on who succeeds Hidalgo.
—Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Senior Sydney Benedict succeeds graduated ace Ava Drehs.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
As with the hotel’s design, the staff succeeds in paying attention to the details.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
There may be moments when the formula succeeds, just as there are moments during a church service where something true and bright can come of the prescribed practice.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Cerwin succeeds Bryan Mittelman, who has served as CFO since 2019 and will transition to the role of special advisor to the CEO.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Strange New Worlds succeeds in honoring TOS, as Pike, Uhura, Scotty, Spock and a host of new characters set out to boldly go where no one has gone before.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Related Stories Cunningham succeeds Clint Kendall, who will become a member of Allied’s board of directors.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
What Paris’ 40-million-plus annual visitors can expect in the years to come will depend greatly on who succeeds Hidalgo.
—Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Senior Sydney Benedict succeeds graduated ace Ava Drehs.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
As with the hotel’s design, the staff succeeds in paying attention to the details.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
There may be moments when the formula succeeds, just as there are moments during a church service where something true and bright can come of the prescribed practice.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeds
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As a dad, my husband gets to pick where his attention goes.—
Liana Finck,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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A little breathing room goes a long way.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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All-American Madison Booker thrives in the midrange, while senior Rori Harmon pesters along the perimeter and Jordan Lee spots up for buckets.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Little Miss Figgy is a smaller fig tree that thrives in our area, especially in containers.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Based on the novel by Bart Baker, Honeymoon with Harry follows a rough-around-the-edges man (Gyllenhaal) who ends up sharing an unwanted journey with his fiancée’s prickly, overprotective father (Costner) after a life-altering turn upends their plans.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The goal is to create urgency so the victim clicks before thinking.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Float for a week through the canyon’s inner gorge, watching the walls climb to a mile above you, and then return here and the whole arc of the trip clicks into place.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Her sister, Jasmine (Jasmine Ashanti), a wild card auntie, arrives with wine and a saucily uncooperative attitude.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The paper arrives at a moment when many Americans fear for the future of Social Security.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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He was hired on March 12 and replaces John Wildhack, who is retiring in July following a 10-year tenure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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As spring replaces winter’s chill, more people are reaching for a mix of spirits and mixers to quench their thirst.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Headway delivers 15-minute summaries of 2,000+ nonfiction books with audio, quizzes, and personalized learning — all for a one-time $51 with promo code MARCH15 until March 29.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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While Fox News Radio delivers straight reporting, the service is likely to find a home on some of the conservative talk stations that are currently CBS News affiliates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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When innovation flourishes so does a desire for design, as evidenced by the success of the Atlanta Design Festival, which launched in 2007 and brings exhibitions, expert panels, and architecture tours to the community.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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After more than 30 years, Wimberley Glassworks still flourishes and its gallery is bursting with color—plates in kaleidoscopic shades, delicate pieces glowing brightly on tables, sculptures fanning out in rainbows over the walls, as if outraged by the white paint.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Succeeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeds. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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