superseders

noun

plural of superseder
as in successors

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superseders
  1. successors
  2. pinch hitters
  3. replacements
  4. substitutes
  5. subs
  6. backups
Noun
  • However, speaking to the media on Friday after playing a key role in the appointment of Stokes’ and McCullum’s successors, Joe Root and Stephen Fleming, Key did not rule out the possibility of Stokes returning to the side in future.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Interestingly, often the incumbent is best suited to identify potential successors.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of successors
Noun
  • Aroldis Chapman issued a pair of walks to pinch hitters Max Schuemann and Amed Rosario in the ninth before securing his 13th save.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 June 2026
  • Each hit a home run, making this the first time two American League pinch hitters hit home runs in the same game.
    — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Definition of pinch hitters
Noun
  • The replacements can be annuals or perennials that can take you into fall.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Say goodbye to costly cartridge replacements mid-semester with the Canon PIXMA G3272 MegaTank printer.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of replacements
Noun
  • Public bond markets, banks, insurance balance sheets, and private capital are not substitutes in that system.
    — Jim Zelter, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • Rural communities suffer particularly, with fewer rural hospitals and substitutes available.
    — Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of substitutes
Noun
  • More specifically, those who pre-order or have active Game Pass Ultimate subs can access the test early, from August 6 to 10.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Day 2 Observations With Riley and Rachel both doing just part-time duty, the Brooklyn subs were put into action.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of subs
Noun
  • Sulston pointed out that a clinic running its own AI would inherit responsibility for patching, backups and security.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings joined Maye and the starting offense, while Lan Larison, Jam Miller and Myles Montgomery worked on the opposite field with other backups.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of backups
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