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as in to go
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 to thrive
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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Recent Examples of succeed
But no Attorney General in history has caused more damage to the department itself—damage that promises to long outlast Bondi’s tenure, and to be deepened, not repaired, by whoever is chosen to succeed her.
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Cuba has been under communist rule since Fidel Castro’s 1959 revolution, and is now led by President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who succeeded Raúl Castro in 2018.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Connecticut should step forward and ensure that our families have every opportunity to help their children succeed.
—Christopher P. Desanctis, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Bondi will be succeeded temporarily by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Cuba has been under communist rule since Fidel Castro’s 1959 revolution, and is now led by President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who succeeded Raúl Castro in 2018.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Connecticut should step forward and ensure that our families have every opportunity to help their children succeed.
—Christopher P. Desanctis, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Bondi will be succeeded temporarily by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeed
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Could a straighter road make cars go faster?—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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To meet his growing costs, Meraj had increased the price of a cup of tea from ten rupees to fifteen, a fifty-per-cent rise (in New York terms, like a cup of drip coffee going from just shy of four dollars to nearly six overnight).—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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His daughter Haley has Down syndrome, but is thriving while splitting time between Pittsburgh and State College.—
Rich Walsh,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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And then, on our way back home from the market, walking down a familiar path, walking straight down Gun Hill, on Burke, 233rd, 219th, Laconia, Olinville, Eastchester Road, or wherever, the plants (thriving just an hour or two before) are no longer in bloom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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And in the past, including in 2017 following the death of A’dan Blackmon, the department has released those records.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Noah Gregor scored the fastest goal to begin a game in franchise history, Mackie Samoskevich followed shortly after to give Florida its fastest two goals to begin a game in franchise history, and the Panthers never looked back in a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at Amerant Bank Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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To read the results of previous reader polls, click here.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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This time around, his recording studio morphed from a playground into a haven, its familiar walls allowing the type of creativity that only flourishes in private spaces—a luxury for the band at that time.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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In revisiting Lehmann’s story, Strager highlights that Lehmann’s legacy is one of resilience and perseverance—proof that early setbacks do not define a person and that brilliance can flourish, even later in life.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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The clone in question is a nod to an ongoing TikTok conspiracy theory that suggests Gomez was replaced by a body double or a clone after her kidney transplant in 2017.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The other standout was the breakfast basket that gets delivered like clockwork to your room each morning, including fresh pastries, muesli, fruit, yogurt, eggs, coffee, and juice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jaime, who had on a yellow reflective vest and a helmet, held up his phone near his supervisor’s and, courtesy of the FarEye app, instantly received the coördinates for the packages—a total of forty-five—he’d be delivering.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Wizards are talking about contending next season, once their centerpiece arrives through the draft.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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In fine fashion, the speedy forward, who underwent groin surgery in the preseason after arriving in a trade with Nashville, struck a perfect cross that was headed into goal by Tyler Boyd, increasing the lead to 6-0 in the 70th minute.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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