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as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
the couple purchased some land, and in the course of the succeeding year built a house on it
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2
as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
that land remained in the family for five succeeding generations
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as in going
to turn out as planned or desired
the advertising campaign that finally succeeded used humor to sell the product
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as in flourishing
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
if you want to succeed in show business, you have to feel comfortable in front of an audience
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as in following
to come after in time
only the results on election day will tell who will succeed the current president
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Recent Examples of succeeding
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
But his peers laughed off the idea, and not much changed over the succeeding decades.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
After some increasingly waspish bickering between Aleida and Irina, the group manages to agree once more on the importance of the Space Elevator and Titan mission succeeding unaffected by the ongoing protests.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
For example, Caleb Lomu literally could learn at the foot of Trent Williams before shifting over and succeeding him at left tackle.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The book’s ambivalent nostalgia has not kept it from succeeding prodigiously.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
And then there’s the fact that for many of their young players, not succeeding is new and unpleasant territory.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
After Jobs passed, many analysts were skeptical about Cook’s prospects of succeeding a larger-than-life legendary founder.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Maduro became president in 2013, succeeding Hugo Chavez, and ruled Venezuela by decree granted through the ruling party since 2015.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Projects that are proud of their taste and a little bit of an underdog have a great chance of succeeding to a level where really interesting independent filmmaking becomes possible.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
But his peers laughed off the idea, and not much changed over the succeeding decades.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
After some increasingly waspish bickering between Aleida and Irina, the group manages to agree once more on the importance of the Space Elevator and Titan mission succeeding unaffected by the ongoing protests.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
For example, Caleb Lomu literally could learn at the foot of Trent Williams before shifting over and succeeding him at left tackle.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The book’s ambivalent nostalgia has not kept it from succeeding prodigiously.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
And then there’s the fact that for many of their young players, not succeeding is new and unpleasant territory.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
After Jobs passed, many analysts were skeptical about Cook’s prospects of succeeding a larger-than-life legendary founder.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Maduro became president in 2013, succeeding Hugo Chavez, and ruled Venezuela by decree granted through the ruling party since 2015.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeding
Adjective
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Name one clear next step, keep expectations realistic, and let momentum build through follow-through, not hype.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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The department turned them over the next day.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In fact, Kancey was only one of two players in the NFL in 2024 to record a quarterback hit in 10-plus consecutive games, joining the Texans’ Danielle Hunter.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers finished the regular season with three consecutive wins to hold onto home-court advantage as the fourth seed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Klopp’s team, like Dalglish’s before him and Slot’s after, found the going much tougher the year after the German inspired what seven previous Liverpool managers could not, including Dalglish, who returned for 18 months in early 2011.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Fed’s going to have a lot of challenges in this economy going forward.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Evenings can be entirely your own—cooking in-villa, lighting the pizza oven—or handed over to in-house chefs, with plans underway for visiting chefs and intimate supper clubs that draw on the Sunshine Coast’s flourishing farm-to-table scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Spanish cinema is flourishing, thanks in large part to a dynamic film industry bolstered by strong national and regional support, a rich and expansive creative talent and diverse natural, cultural and urban landscapes.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pau Cubarsi was back to his best, as was Pedri, who appeared to have lost some of his characteristic spark in recent matches following his return from a hamstring injury.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the months following, a federal judge temporarily blocked the termination of TPS for Haitian immigrants, granting a reprieve to nearly 57,000 Haitian TPS holders in New York.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since 2018, Xie’s research group has gradually advanced the technology through successive iterations, addressing persistent challenges in materials science, cell durability, fuel processing, and the ability to maintain continuous coal feed.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz won’t play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Messages may look legitimate, so take a moment to verify before clicking links or sharing information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Listen to the full interview by clicking on the blue play button above.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Malians are already among the top three nationalities arriving on Spain’s Canary Islands, a key transit point for African migrants travelling to Europe, according to the European border agency Frontex.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Since arriving on the scene almost a decade ago, the trio have presented themselves as firebrands, ready to stick it to an establishment seeking to strangle the last remnants of 20th century Irish republicanism.—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Succeeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeding. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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