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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 successors
Since then, the political careers of most of Fujimori’s successors have also ended in disgrace.
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Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Queen Emma was the first to wear the sapphire tiara in official portraits and solemn ceremonies, setting a precedent that her successors respected.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Data from the global leadership advisory firm shows record appointment levels alongside sustained exits, as boards look for finance leaders who can steer transformation, manage external stakeholders, and increasingly serve as potential CEO successors.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Lloyd said much of the jitters rippling through gilt markets was arising from concern about potential successors sitting politically to the left of Starmer, such as Rayner and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Some communities will pick successors to departing mayors who have been in office for years.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition to a count of making threats against the president and successors to the presidency, Mathre is also charged with receipt and distribution of child pornography.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
This tightening feedback loop, in which AI systems help design their successors, are changing the business of AI and breaking down walls between internal teams, while also raising questions about safety and the role of human engineers.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The clearest successors to O’Hara’s knowing mockumentary style are, undoubtedly, the denizens of NBC’s The Office.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Queen Emma was the first to wear the sapphire tiara in official portraits and solemn ceremonies, setting a precedent that her successors respected.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Data from the global leadership advisory firm shows record appointment levels alongside sustained exits, as boards look for finance leaders who can steer transformation, manage external stakeholders, and increasingly serve as potential CEO successors.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Lloyd said much of the jitters rippling through gilt markets was arising from concern about potential successors sitting politically to the left of Starmer, such as Rayner and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Some communities will pick successors to departing mayors who have been in office for years.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition to a count of making threats against the president and successors to the presidency, Mathre is also charged with receipt and distribution of child pornography.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
This tightening feedback loop, in which AI systems help design their successors, are changing the business of AI and breaking down walls between internal teams, while also raising questions about safety and the role of human engineers.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The clearest successors to O’Hara’s knowing mockumentary style are, undoubtedly, the denizens of NBC’s The Office.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for successors
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Studies show annual turnover among nursing assistants can approach 100%, and home care roles see turnover rates of around 75%, reflecting both burnout and unstable hours.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The move follows the unionization of production assistants with the same labor group on Chicago Fire in December.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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While investigating the shooting, deputies arrested a suspect in a carjacking that took place nearby, according to the Sheriff’s Department.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sheriff’s deputies in Ray County are encouraging individuals to avoid the Sunshine Lake area Thursday evening as first responders battle a blaze affecting several structures in the area.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The new plan was put forward by representatives from a South End, Roxbury and Newmarket community working group that focuses on Mass and Cass.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The union’s leadership council convened a call with player representatives from all 30 clubs on Tuesday evening to discuss Clark’s resignation and determine new leadership.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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After the Maduro regime barred Machado, both academic Corina Yoris and former presidential candidate Manuel Rosales were considered as possible replacements.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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The replacements are always luxury.—
Roberta Brandes Gratz,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Confrontations involving federal agents have routinely been captured on video from multiple angles, which later served to discount parts of the government’s narrative of events.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Democrats demanded new restrictions on federal immigration agents in exchange for voting to fund DHS after Alex Pretti was killed last month in Minneapolis.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Thompson's attorneys announced plans to appeal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The strategy, attorneys said, allows the government to avoid adjudicating the merits of immigration cases entirely.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ideas spawned at the Stevenson estate went on to reform the way party convention delegates were chosen.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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On July 27, 1942, Blanchardon had no trouble persuading the delegates of the municipal council of Cannes to sign the resolution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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Milk, milk substitutes, plain bottled water, 100% juice, coffee, and drinks prepared at home are not considered soft drinks.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
14 Feb. 2026
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When Edwards turned to his substitutes’ bench, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde was the only senior attack-minded option at his disposal.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Successors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successors. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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