superseder

noun

Definition of supersedernext
as in successor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superseder
  1. successor
  2. replacement
  3. substitute
  4. pinch hitter
  5. designated hitter
  6. sub
  7. relief
  8. backup
Noun
  • Assad had always seen his brother Rifaat as his logical successor.
    Sefa Secen / Made by History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Among the most glaring examples is Ninth Division Commander Gen. Roh Tae-gun (Park Jae-hoon, excellent), a weak-willed lackey seduced by power and greed who’s based on Roh Tae-woo, Chun’s successor as president in 1988.
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of successor
Noun
  • Traditionally, vehicle owners took their cars and trucks to dealerships, garages and other providers of service for such things as oil changes, tire rotation, battery replacement, and work related to recalls.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When certain items were unavailable the model chose suitable replacements based on its own knowledge about cooking.
    Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of replacement
Noun
  • Use as an Egg Substitute Flaxseeds are a common egg substitute, especially in vegan or allergy-friendly recipes.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
  • But there’s still no substitute for the experience of watching an actor crawl into the skin of another person and take them out for a spin.
    Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of substitute
Noun
  • Weaver, who was lights out against Kansas City, delivered a strikeout in three pitches to pinch hitter Will Brennan and got the always-dangerous Jose Ramirez to ground out with runners at the corners to end the inning.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The Phillies, as a team, have only eight hits and three doubles from their pinch hitters in 2024.
    Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Definition of pinch hitter
Noun
  • Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Ohtani was unanimously chosen as the 2024 National League MVP in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced Thursday.
    Jack Magruder, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge were named MVP of the National League and the American League, respectively, MLB announced Thursday.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of designated hitter
Noun
  • The Japanese Defense Ministry said the Russian sub and rescue towboat did not sail into Japan's territorial waters or conduct any dangerous behavior during the passage but briefly entered Japan's contiguous zone before reaching the .
    Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Since then, the streamer reset and Disney’s focus on profit over subs progress has changed Choi’s focus.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of sub
Noun
  • Tall windows, a columned portico, and sculpted reliefs depicting university patriarchs.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Breath work, exercise and journaling are some of the many practices someone can implement or consistent relief, according to the CDC.
    Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of relief
Noun
  • Solar panels sit on top of the feeder to provide power to the camera and the rechargeable battery provides backup for cloudy days.
    Brittany VanDerBill, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Cleveland has had a disappointing season after making the playoffs a year ago and could move on from Watson, but the cost would be exorbitant if the team releases him. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Browns signed Jameis Winston for one season to be Watson’s backup.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of backup
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