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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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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
Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
When potential customers see others like them succeeding with your product, their objections melt away.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Chen was named the country’s new consul general in New York City in October, succeeding Huang Ping who held the post for six years.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
At the end of the day, succeeding in the GCC market is all about building trust and staying consistent.
—Ohad Ben Artzi, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs ROS already has a thriving community of young, underrepresented entrepreneurs and leaders who are finding alignment in their lives and succeeding at work and in life.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Usually, those tunes that manage to land on the 50-spot list are in the process of succeeding on a number of different formats at once.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Over the succeeding decade and a half, Lincare took advantage, snatching up hundreds of small suppliers and becoming the industry’s largest player.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
The filing also notes a leadership transition, with William Wentworth assuming the role of CEO on October 1, 2024, succeeding Anthony Ambrose.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The key to succeeding as a producer of independent films is to find enough seed money to get your projects off the ground far enough to hopefully find a distributor to pick them up and finance them.
—Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
When potential customers see others like them succeeding with your product, their objections melt away.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Chen was named the country’s new consul general in New York City in October, succeeding Huang Ping who held the post for six years.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
At the end of the day, succeeding in the GCC market is all about building trust and staying consistent.
—Ohad Ben Artzi, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs ROS already has a thriving community of young, underrepresented entrepreneurs and leaders who are finding alignment in their lives and succeeding at work and in life.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Usually, those tunes that manage to land on the 50-spot list are in the process of succeeding on a number of different formats at once.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Over the succeeding decade and a half, Lincare took advantage, snatching up hundreds of small suppliers and becoming the industry’s largest player.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
The filing also notes a leadership transition, with William Wentworth assuming the role of CEO on October 1, 2024, succeeding Anthony Ambrose.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeding
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Despite all this, Gaetz may still be the Republican Party’s next act in a post-Trump era.Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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December 18, 2024 The Housemaid is the next project for director Paul Feig (who made Bridesmaids and A Simple Favor, among others), and the movie promises to be filled with mystery and suspense.Paloma González, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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Amongst these elite earners sits Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, who secured his fourth consecutive drivers' championship in 2024, who tops the Forbes list with massive earnings of $75 million.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Colavito was just the third player in the majors to hit four home runs in one game in consecutive at-bats.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although the size of the first graduating classes following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic was not substantially impacted, a decline in enrollments in earlier grades will contribute to smaller graduating classes in the future.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dylan played two acoustic songs at Newport following his electric set.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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These are positive omens for a goal-shy side that has not managed to dispel fears of a fourth successive relegation battle.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Even though successive presidential administrations have advocated for reform, change remains elusive.David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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So much about gift-giving now is as straightforward as clicking a button online, but several of these Chicago stores distinguish themselves by being independent experts in their field.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wiliams cited negative plays — and there were too many on the opening drive — as why the offense cannot begin clicking early.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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To ease this transition, employers can introduce new recognition tools gradually—starting with features rather than replacing existing tools entirely.Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This surprise default messaging option is a gift to the likes of WhatsApp and Signal, which while not replacing carrier messaging will become more stitched into the OS.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Where there is an opportunity to do so, also take an automation-first approach when testing or delivering bug fixes or new features, as this approach helps to maintain standards across a diverse install base.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This could mean showing up for colleagues when they’re stressed, offering support, or delivering exceptional value.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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By prioritizing connection, engagement, and support, businesses can create thriving, motivated workplaces.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Succeeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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