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superseder

noun

Definition of superseder

as in successor

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Noun

The 2028 deadline puts a central concession to protesters beyond President Emmanuel Macron’s time in office, leaving his successor’s government to deliver it.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Marshall emerged as the successor to Jalon Daniels during the preseason and has shown flashes of his upside and potential.

— Steven Johnson October 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of successor

Noun

The university admissions replacement system still has to be designed, and legal changes may be needed — leaving crucial decisions unresolved even as the government seeks to persuade students to end their protests.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Unsupported systems need replacement plans or documented interim controls.

— Aliasgar Dohadwala, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of replacement

Noun

What subscription biomarker testing cannot replace Experts caution that these panels are a supplement, not a substitute, for primary care.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Severe altitude illness is treated by descending and getting medical care – another cup of coca tea is not an adequate substitute.

— Andrés Henao, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of substitute

Noun

Ortiz, one of the team’s best fielders, took the blame for his error after entering the game as a substitution because Murphy removed David Hamilton for a pinch hitter.

— Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
However, the 28-year-old struck out Victor Mesa Jr, made pinch hitter Kevin Williamson ground out and struck out Yandy Diaz on a controversial check swing.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of pinch hitter

Noun

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who was moved down to fifth in the batting order on Tuesday night, is hitting fourth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Randal Grichuk (34) celebrates a home run in the ninth inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of designated hitter

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Surprisingly, the first-ever order at the chain’s flagship location was not a sub, but two hot dogs with everything on them, which consisted of about 10 ingredients, Robin Sorensen told the Jacksonville Daily Record in 2020.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
At the same time, Ethan feuded with multiple sub-Reddits, including r/h3snark and r/Fauxmoi.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of sub

Noun

The bill delivered no tax on tips or overtime pay, and tax relief for seniors.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday that his office is seeking civil penalties and equitable relief against the operators of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, accusing them of mismanaging its hazardous waste.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of relief

Noun

But that doesn’t tell the full story either, as Seattle has played part of the season with backup Drew Lock and hasn’t yet lost by more than three points.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Although Chen Mechan is accused of firing on the Salvadoran’s vehicles, sources said its heavily armed men received backup from Joseph’s 400 Mawozo, which controls the neighboring territory.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

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