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to take the place of
that edition of the dictionary that you have has been superseded by a more recent one
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Recent Examples of superseding
In October 2024, however, federal prosecutors released a superseding indictment charging Wedding with running a criminal enterprise, cocaine trafficking and murder in an operation stretching across the US, Canada, Mexico and Colombia.
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Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
But totally superseding gold may not be advantageous, especially if the price there continues to rise.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The new charge marks a significant escalation in a case that has steadily expanded since the brothers were first arrested in December 2024, with prosecutors filing multiple superseding indictments as the case has moved closer to trial.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
All three brothers have pleaded not guilty to charges laid out in the original December 2024 indictment and four superseding indictments, the last filed just days ago.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
The 57-page superseding indictment read like a television drama, weaving a tale of influence, obedience, intimidation, an internal power struggle, drugs, guns and murder spanning multiple states and including local, regional and national chapters of the Sin City Deciples.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are among six defendants named in a four-count superseding indictment that accused them of conspiring with violent, dangerous drug traffickers for the last 25 years.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
State officials stepping into the debate meant decisions in the Capitol were superseding decisions made by local governments.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Other Venezuelan government officials and allies were also charged in the superseding indictment, which accuses Maduro of using his position to safeguard and promote widespread criminal conduct for his and his allies’ benefit.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2026
Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
But totally superseding gold may not be advantageous, especially if the price there continues to rise.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The new charge marks a significant escalation in a case that has steadily expanded since the brothers were first arrested in December 2024, with prosecutors filing multiple superseding indictments as the case has moved closer to trial.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
All three brothers have pleaded not guilty to charges laid out in the original December 2024 indictment and four superseding indictments, the last filed just days ago.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
The 57-page superseding indictment read like a television drama, weaving a tale of influence, obedience, intimidation, an internal power struggle, drugs, guns and murder spanning multiple states and including local, regional and national chapters of the Sin City Deciples.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are among six defendants named in a four-count superseding indictment that accused them of conspiring with violent, dangerous drug traffickers for the last 25 years.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
State officials stepping into the debate meant decisions in the Capitol were superseding decisions made by local governments.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Other Venezuelan government officials and allies were also charged in the superseding indictment, which accuses Maduro of using his position to safeguard and promote widespread criminal conduct for his and his allies’ benefit.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superseding
replacing
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If your temperature valve is leaking, DIYers who are experienced with plumbing should be capable of replacing or repairing the valve on a water heater.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, Spiber’s plan foresees replacing a large amount of edible sugar with waste by 2026.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Superseding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superseding. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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