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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
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Sajet is succeeding Marcelle Polednik, who was MAM's Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director from 2016 until July of this year.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Market sources speculate that Vitale, who in March was appointed chief creative officer of Versace, succeeding Donatella Versace, named brand ambassador, was actually eyeing a future outside of the Prada Group and that this reunion was not part of his plans.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The Juno spacecraft, orbiting and imaging Jupiter since 2016, is still succeeding.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
This year, the winner was model Lina Luaces Estefan, succeeding Marianela Ancheta, the first Miss Universe Cuba in 57 years.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
That didn't stop Boston Dynamics robot engineer, Arun Kumar, from trying – and eventually succeeding in quite impressive style.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
The school opened with just 53 students and was launched and run by experienced teachers looking to create an alternative for students who were not succeeding in a traditional setting.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Over the course of 20 hours, mission operators attempted to force-realign JUICE's medium-gain antenna, succeeding after their sixth transmission.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Traditional one-on-one coaching methods are having a hard time succeeding beyond top executives.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Sajet is succeeding Marcelle Polednik, who was MAM's Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director from 2016 until July of this year.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Market sources speculate that Vitale, who in March was appointed chief creative officer of Versace, succeeding Donatella Versace, named brand ambassador, was actually eyeing a future outside of the Prada Group and that this reunion was not part of his plans.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The Juno spacecraft, orbiting and imaging Jupiter since 2016, is still succeeding.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
This year, the winner was model Lina Luaces Estefan, succeeding Marianela Ancheta, the first Miss Universe Cuba in 57 years.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
That didn't stop Boston Dynamics robot engineer, Arun Kumar, from trying – and eventually succeeding in quite impressive style.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
The school opened with just 53 students and was launched and run by experienced teachers looking to create an alternative for students who were not succeeding in a traditional setting.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Over the course of 20 hours, mission operators attempted to force-realign JUICE's medium-gain antenna, succeeding after their sixth transmission.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeding
Adjective
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Williams played decently well, but there are plenty of areas that need to improve for the Bears next week.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Snag it before your next trip, and keep scrolling for more options at Target.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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No school has ever hosted the program in consecutive weeks.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Browns swarming Joe Burrow for sacks on three consecutive plays in the fourth quarter, driving the Bengals back from the 20 to their own goal line, was an incredible show of force created by a front four that will only improve with more time together.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the memoir, Sheen blames this same testosterone cream for feeding his state of mind going into that encounter.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pictures of Bambi going about her day with a microphone on her collar.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Baghdad, it must be said, is flourishing now.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Researchers found that self-love significantly predicts flourishing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although not yet confirmed, the American team is expected to make a scouting visit to Bethpage Black following their appearance at the Silverado Resort.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, May 8, Harry, 40, chatted with 13-year-old Grace Tutt, a Special Recognition winner who uses a wheelchair following a bus crash.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His goal at Stamford Bridge to seal a 2-1 victory — struck with vicious velocity from 25 yards in what was his 11th successive league appearance as a substitute — was the first eye-catching indication of his talent.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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To maximize on the interest generated by the England women’s national team winning a second successive UEFA Women’s Euro, Friday evening’s first match between Chelsea and Manchester City will be shown on UK Freeview channel Sky Mix allowing the game to reach a larger audience.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And above all, build a culture where employees think twice before clicking on suspicious emails.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sign Up With DraftKings Promo Code Offer Start the sign-up process with DraftKings Sportsbook by clicking here.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rain is forecast to begin arriving along Baja California Sur on Wednesday and continue through Friday, bringing 4 to 8 inches of rain, with greater amounts possible in isolated locations.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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By 2010, Burmese refugees started arriving in earnest.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Succeeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeding. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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