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
The decision of his successor, Péter Magyar, to drop the country’s opposition ended a months-long deadlock.
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Beatriz Ríos, Washington Post, 11 May 2026
The center is searching for a successor to fill Kostecki’s position.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
His successor, Jochen Zeitz, quickly reversed much of that strategy.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2026
While his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was named successor, reports continue to indicate he was severely injured in the strikes and has been absent from recent negotiations.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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Beatriz Ríos, Washington Post, 11 May 2026
The center is searching for a successor to fill Kostecki’s position.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
His successor, Jochen Zeitz, quickly reversed much of that strategy.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2026
While his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was named successor, reports continue to indicate he was severely injured in the strikes and has been absent from recent negotiations.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successor
Noun
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The Warriors, according to Yahoo’s Kevin O’Connor, began looking into current Florida coach Todd Golden, a Saint Mary’s alum and former USF coach, as a potential replacement if the 60-year-old Kerr did not return.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Canned tuna isn’t a replacement for the fresh kind but instead is its own big player.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Pursued by legendary lawman Pat Garrett and his ambitious young deputy, Ross takes refuge at a remote homestead ravaged by diphtheria.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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The deputy then spoke with the boy, who said the water bottle Schuman threw hit him on the side of his stomach and knocked his phone down.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
13 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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The representative said that the club remedied the citations within 48 hours and passed its next inspection, though the downstairs kitchen remains closed due to renovations.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Elizabeth Gower, a representative for the Dome’s ownership group, opened the call with a brief presentation about the venue and a request that a liquor license be granted in perpetuity, as the company’s current permit with the city was set to expire.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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An attorney for Sohail did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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If the divorce paperwork does not address the loan, or if your former spouse cannot qualify to refinance, talk with your family law attorney about your options.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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There was a league debut as a substitute at Brest in late September and, in January 2025, a first start at the age of 17.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Acrylic — widely used as a wool substitute in sweaters and blankets, and one of the worst shedders of microfibers.—
Ryan Brennan
May 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 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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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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In the clip, released on X, Dabo, wearing one of Carti’s Young Vamp Life caps, and a friend, punch and beat on a man wearing a red wig who is supposed to be a stand-in for Jane.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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“Successor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successor. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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