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
  • Departing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt‘s 20 months behind the podium could have a lasting impact on how her successors, Republican and Democrat, operate.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Parton’s legacy shines on in her obvious and not necessarily as obvious successors.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 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
  • With injuries putting several players’ Week 1 status in question, will the team travel with the entire practice squad to Australia as potential replacements if needed?
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year.
    — Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of replacements
Noun
  • Only Anthropic knows for sure how often users rely on Claude to generate substitutes for musicians’ songs, the lawsuit said.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Europe Is Building Two Digital Money Models The digital euro and EURR should not necessarily be viewed as direct substitutes.
    — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of substitutes
Noun
  • New coach Jeff Hafley mostly played subs in the three exhibitions; starting QB Malik Willis played only one series all preseason.
    — Greg Cote August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Juventus’ subs were decisive in a 2-0 win over Parma to join AC Milan with a perfect six points.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of subs
Noun
  • Preserve messages and notes about what happened and check whether clean backups are available.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • There are still questions about the Jets’ depth after their backups allowed several would-be sacks during the preseason and in training camp practices.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of backups
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“Superseders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superseders. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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