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superseder

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Definition of superseder

as in successor

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Industry sources said Pemsel’s exit has been planned for some time, and that the BFC has already been running a quiet, monthslong search for his successor.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Syria’s security services were built from Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, the successor group to the Nusra Front that al-Sharaa led to power in Syria.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of successor

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The superstructure on the Market Street Bridge over Amtrak and the Schuylkill Expressway is supposed to be partially demolished and then replaced, and replacements will be made to the sidewalk and decks adjacent to the bridge.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The wireless connection can also allow equipment manufacturers to avoid adding openings specifically for battery replacement or charging.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of replacement

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Lawmakers could offer substitute proposals, with final votes after 100 hours of debate.

— Kevin Freking, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Quinta de la Rosa Extra Dry White Port Perfumed with a note of pear, this offering is a great lower-alcohol substitute for gin or vodka in most cocktails but equally quaffable when splashed with tonic or seltzer.

— Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of substitute

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Toronto finished with 15 hits and scored its first three runs RBI singles by George Springer, rookie Charles McAdoo and Lukes as a pinch hitter.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Standing between the Houston Astros starter, a perfect game and a celebratory dogpile was Boston Red Sox pinch hitter Doug Mirabelli.

— Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pinch hitter

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Episode writer Ava Coleman’s script called for Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to hit a home run during the game.

— Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi made sure there wouldn’t be history Thursday, breaking up a no-hitter in the seventh inning with a single to left field against Atlanta Braves starter Grant Holmes.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of designated hitter

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Still, Boutte had a stronger training camp than Hollins and Williams and likely would have served as a backup to Brown and Doubs.

— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
But Ewers has struggled this camp, as have Miami’s other backups, Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski, who was re-signed last week after Ewers’ his groin injury.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

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