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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
In last week’s NBA draft, the Warriors added a player who could succeed Green as their top power forward.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The science is in, the lawsuits are succeeding, and public support is overwhelming.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Fabrizio Ciafrei succeeded Kiss in the CEO role, as reported.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Critics of the European approach often argue that these benefits come at the cost of slower economic growth and reduced incentives to succeed.
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Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The science is in, the lawsuits are succeeding, and public support is overwhelming.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Fabrizio Ciafrei succeeded Kiss in the CEO role, as reported.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Critics of the European approach often argue that these benefits come at the cost of slower economic growth and reduced incentives to succeed.
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Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeed
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News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.
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Leo Jimenez also went deep for the Marlins, who set a franchise record with 12 homers for a three-game series.
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Most landscapes do not need pesticides to thrive, so put away the chemicals.
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Unearthed in 1986, archaeologists believe that the site was the ancient Greco-Roman port city of Leukaspis on the Mediterranean, which was built in the second denture and thrived until the fourth century, the ministry said.
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The reality is that leading men dictate roles and others follow as needed.
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The Kings trailed 76-75 following a jumper by Tyler Bilodeau with 52 seconds to go.
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Submitting a tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive and clicking the link underneath their picture.
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Listen to the full live conversation by clicking the play button above.
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Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.
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Our mission is to help link the users and providers of capital with transparency, with data, with models, so that capitalism flourishes.
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With no room for error, Sheehan was quickly replaced by Jack Dreyer, who escaped the inning scoreless.
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Buxton was replaced in center by Kyler Fedko in the bottom of the first inning.
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On June 23, an attendant at a gas station in the center of Moscow told CNN that tankers were still arriving and delivering fuel according to schedule.
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The unique vow arrangement saw both Swift and Kelce deliver 20-minute speeches celebrating their love and commitment to one another.
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On June 23, an attendant at a gas station in the center of Moscow told CNN that tankers were still arriving and delivering fuel according to schedule.
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The 2025 season was a rough one in Tim Albin’s first season at the helm after arriving from Ohio.
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“Succeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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