supervenes

Definition of supervenesnext
present tense third-person singular of supervene
as in follows
to come after in time it was not the slow-spreading cancer that caused his death but a supervening heart attack

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Verb
  • The strategy follows interactions used by luxury houses, where sales associates discreetly preview merchandise to their best customers.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Bhusri succeeds Carl Eschenbach, who will stay with the company as strategic advisor to the CEO.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Smith succeeds Ted Stimpson, who took on the role in October 2023.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Moral certainty replaces moral reasoning.
    Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
  • What can make buying silver online less safe That safety can break down, though, when urgency replaces due diligence.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Supervenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervenes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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