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as in hits
a person or thing that is successful
their homemade jellies have been such a success that they are now distributed nationwide
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as in accomplishments
a successful result brought about by hard work
a long list of successes that the retiring president of the college can point to with pride
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Recent Examples of successes
Smart textiles and wearables continue to generate a lot of interest and there is meaningful early-stage development work happening, but successes to date remain largely niche.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The next step is turning battlefield successes into standardized systems that every brigade can field.
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David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Working in the final year of his contract amplifies any of Brown’s successes and failures.
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The New York and Washington Democratic political class was in stunned disbelief last week, scrambling to interpret Tuesday’s primary results, and the unprecedented electoral successes of the Democratic Socialists at the ballot box.
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Bradley Honan,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
The need to shift military resources away from the front to protect other areas is the most tangible way in which Ukraine’s drone campaign has changed Moscow’s military calculus, one of the biggest successes of the strategy.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Those colleges, said Budinich, need measurable successes to keep their grant streams flowing.
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Rufus Walker,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
The precipitous deterioration in Russia’s finances coincides with Ukraine’s stunning military successes this year.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Cassetta is now in a sweet spot, thanks to a run of successes that has earned him the respect of clients and shipyards alike.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The next step is turning battlefield successes into standardized systems that every brigade can field.
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David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Working in the final year of his contract amplifies any of Brown’s successes and failures.
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The New York and Washington Democratic political class was in stunned disbelief last week, scrambling to interpret Tuesday’s primary results, and the unprecedented electoral successes of the Democratic Socialists at the ballot box.
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Bradley Honan,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
The need to shift military resources away from the front to protect other areas is the most tangible way in which Ukraine’s drone campaign has changed Moscow’s military calculus, one of the biggest successes of the strategy.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Those colleges, said Budinich, need measurable successes to keep their grant streams flowing.
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Rufus Walker,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
The precipitous deterioration in Russia’s finances coincides with Ukraine’s stunning military successes this year.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Cassetta is now in a sweet spot, thanks to a run of successes that has earned him the respect of clients and shipyards alike.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for successes
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The Nationals allowed 10 consecutive batters to reach base, eight of them via hits, including three extra-base hits and the two pivotal home runs.
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Bulk reliever Zack Littell allowed two runs on five hits over four innings for Washington.
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The only pick lacking in accomplishments so far is Zaccharie Risacher, whom the Hawks took first in 2024.
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And at Eboigbodin’s official visit at UCLA, his birth family from Nigeria and host family in Southern California were able to come together for the first time, celebrating his accomplishments and giving the future Bruin confidence that UCLA was home.
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Now, the knockout round is set, with some blockbusters shaping up for the Round of 16 and beyond.
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Obsession and Backrooms did not open during the same weekend as any major blockbusters, boosting their odds of succeeding during their debut weekends.
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The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
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LeBron James's eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, though marked by an NBA championship and record-breaking achievements, concluded with his decision to depart.
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The beaches are true winners The beaches draw a lot of visitors to Sarasota, and for good reason.
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While SpaceX shares have fallen recently, current and former employees who were granted shares or options still would come away winners given the stock remains above the $135 IPO price.
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“Successes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successes. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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