superseders

noun

plural of superseder
as in successors

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  1. successors
  2. pinch hitters
  3. replacements
  4. substitutes
  5. subs
  6. backups
Noun
  • In the past year, Spanx has lost its CEO and executive chair with no clear public successors, Puck reports.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 July 2026
  • The Musée Lalique, located in the French commune Wingen-sur-Moder, less than 40 miles from Strasbourg, focuses on the works of French glassware designer René Lalique and his successors.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 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
  • These are useful for keeping in a desk drawer, gym bag or pantry for quick meal replacements or post-workout recovery.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • That does not cover additional fees for potting mix, refreshed plants, new filters or planter replacements.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of replacements
Noun
  • The five free transfers should primarily be used to remove eliminated players, strengthen the starting XI and ensure there are enough viable substitutes across both matchdays.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Do not rely on water toys such as floaties, noodles, or inner tubes as substitutes for life jackets.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of substitutes
Noun
  • The three-course dinner, $39, subs in a Fritto Misto appetizer and a Mary’s Chicken entree selection.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Belgian boss Rudi Garcia, perhaps looking to make a statement after FIFA’s handling of the Balogun red card incident, unleashed a pair of super subs in the form of Manchester City’s attacking midfielder Jérémy Doku and Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku.
    — Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of subs
Noun
  • Cornelius’s multi-million dollar plan to improve traffic backups near I-77 Exit 28 is underway.
    — Laura Horne July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • However, technology has limits, making human backups essential.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of backups
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