as in replacement
a person who has a job, position, or title after someone else; someone who succeeds another person
The CEO's successor used to be the vice president here. the successor to the throne
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Recent Examples of successor
Councilmember Peter Weiss, formerly the Oceanside city manager, was one of two people suggested by Wood as candidates to be appointed as his successor.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
When the same business is properly held in a trust, ownership transfers immediately to the successor trustee under the terms of the trust.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Florida’s governor will be out of work in seven months or so, when his successor takes office.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Also boasting the technique and skills of much lither players, Adriano rated as one of Brazils biggest soccer players in its post-World Cup triumph of 2002, seen as the successor of Ronaldo.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 May 2026
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
When the same business is properly held in a trust, ownership transfers immediately to the successor trustee under the terms of the trust.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Florida’s governor will be out of work in seven months or so, when his successor takes office.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Also boasting the technique and skills of much lither players, Adriano rated as one of Brazils biggest soccer players in its post-World Cup triumph of 2002, seen as the successor of Ronaldo.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successor
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The frequent replacements mean a more frequent launching and a more frequent deorbiting compared to old-school missions designed with longer missions in mind.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The old road runs right along the modern replacement, grass and weeds gradually breaking it up.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Malo Gusto is his clear deputy, with Acheampong or Sarr also able to slide out to right-back.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Donald Whitaker, 80, and his 79-year-old wife, Karen Whitaker, were discovered by Riverside County sheriff’s deputies around noon Friday in their home.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Looking on with pride was Brian Luderer, her father and Notre Dame assistant coach.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Mann, played with a weary dignity by Hanns Zischler, shuttles back and forth across what will soon be the Berlin Wall along with his loyal daughter Erika, a writer herself who is serving here as his companion, assistant and translator, embodied by the magnificent Sandra Hüller.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Upon arriving by a luxe eight-passenger jet from Honolulu via Lanai Air, you'll be greeted by a hotel representative in a private luxury Sprinter, or a Tesla with falcon wing doors, and transported about 20 minutes south to the oceanfront resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Voters for the honors included representatives from NASCAR and its Hall of Fame, track owners, media, manufacturer reps, competitors (drivers, owners, crew chiefs), industry leaders, a nationwide fan vote and the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Defense attorneys deny all the charges against him.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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He is represented by Authentic Talent and Literary Management, UTA and attorney Roger Pliakas.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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In the 65th minute, second-half substitute Pablo miscontrolled El Hadji Malick Diouf’s quick throw-in.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Basic income cash transfers are not a good substitute for basic services in a social support system.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The debate also reflected the broader political moment, with several candidates positioning themselves either as defenders of California’s current direction or as agents of course correction on public safety, cost of living, and trust in government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Though many people come to far West Texas for its isolation—the Unabomber’s slightly less reclusive brother did a stint here in the eighties, living at first in a crude underground shelter—Miller said that immigration-enforcement agents have been an intrusive presence for many years.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The interest rate may be seen as a stand-in for immutable deep parameters like people’s rate of time preference, or as a price set within the financial system, which can be modified to achieve our collective goals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Finally, Brock Allen is looking for a female stand-in.—
Brayden Garcia
May 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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“Successor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successor. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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