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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
  • Even from her wrought-iron balcony, analysts say, Fernández has held back potential successors to pursue her own comeback.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • On occasion, overly exuberant executives have set up their successors for failure, by publicly pursuing audacious, sometimes inspiring, but ultimately unachievable goals as a part of their legacy.
    — Johannes Teyssen, Fortune, 23 Sep. 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
  • Consumers should stop use immediately and contact the companies for replacements.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The fee will also support a 50% increase in heavy maintenance projects, the city said, such as concrete panel replacements and asphalt resurfacing.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of replacements
Noun
  • Artificial tears, saliva substitutes, and prescription medicines can help manage dry eyes and dry mouth.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Shea Lacey and Harry Amass, both 19, made their European debuts that night as substitutes in the 4-0 win.
    — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of substitutes
Noun
  • Classic Italian American fare like chicken parm subs and sausage and peppers fly off food carts.
    — Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There’s still mayo in the mix but pimentos are swapped with piquillo peppers and Mahón cheese (from Menorca, Spain) subs in for the Cheddar.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of subs
Noun
  • The congestion further sets the stage for more backups on the Asia-Europe trade lane, particularly on the northern side of the continent which hosts the busiest ports including Rotterdam and Antwerp.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Lynx — playing their backups — finally cut the deficit to single digits late in the third and when Aari McDonald drove past a defender for an uncontested layup, the deficit was 71-64 at the end of three.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of backups
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“Superseders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superseders. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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