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as in goes
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 thrives
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 succeeds
Bhusri succeeds Carl Eschenbach, who will stay with the company as strategic advisor to the CEO.
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Fortune Editors, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Smith succeeds Ted Stimpson, who took on the role in October 2023.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
If Pacific Electric succeeds in becoming what its team envisions, Levine hopes it will be remembered for one simple thing.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Foran succeeds Ron Sargent, who has been Kroger’s interim leader since former CEO Rodney McMullen resigned last March.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Pal Zileri has a new chief executive officer, Carlo Anceschi, who succeeds Leone Scordo.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Saeed succeeds Kimberly Becker, who announced her retirement from the airport authority last fall after a 40-year career.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Even if Sporttrade succeeds in getting approval, the company will enter at a market share deficit to exchanges already operating under the CFTC.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Sacerio succeeds Heather Kadin, who joined the Scripted Television division of Range Studios at its inception in the Spring of 2022, and has recently transitioned to independent producing, including as an EP on a forthcoming Apple series based on the Joona Linna novels by Lars Kepler.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Fortune Editors, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Smith succeeds Ted Stimpson, who took on the role in October 2023.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
If Pacific Electric succeeds in becoming what its team envisions, Levine hopes it will be remembered for one simple thing.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Foran succeeds Ron Sargent, who has been Kroger’s interim leader since former CEO Rodney McMullen resigned last March.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Pal Zileri has a new chief executive officer, Carlo Anceschi, who succeeds Leone Scordo.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Saeed succeeds Kimberly Becker, who announced her retirement from the airport authority last fall after a 40-year career.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Even if Sporttrade succeeds in getting approval, the company will enter at a market share deficit to exchanges already operating under the CFTC.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Sacerio succeeds Heather Kadin, who joined the Scripted Television division of Range Studios at its inception in the Spring of 2022, and has recently transitioned to independent producing, including as an EP on a forthcoming Apple series based on the Joona Linna novels by Lars Kepler.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeds
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George built it in the early 18th century, the story goes, to accommodate his mistress, Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The legacy of the Luka Doncic trade goes way beyond sports.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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But showers are optimal environments for mold, which thrives in warm, damp areas.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cronin’s system wasn’t jibing with a point guard who thrives in transition and a center unfamiliar with the paint.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The strategy follows interactions used by luxury houses, where sales associates discreetly preview merchandise to their best customers.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Athletes describe moments when everything clicks.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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While both Saks and Amazon once held big aspirations for the bricks to clicks connection, and the web giant was expecting big payments for referrals, the relationship has broken down.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Tracking a weekend cold front Our next major rain-maker arrives as a potentially stronger cold front Friday into Saturday.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The service Grace Hynes, who runs front of house, is as bright as a button and effortlessly informative about what arrives on your plate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Moral certainty replaces moral reasoning.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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What can make buying silver online less safe That safety can break down, though, when urgency replaces due diligence.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Creatine supplements that work and don’t taste chalky This Jolly Rancher Cherry creatine delivers 5 grams per serving (the standard effective dose backed by research).—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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But that move has always struck me as a little goofy in an introduction, like the teacher who delivers her lecture on punctuality to a bunch of empty seats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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This trade flourishes on Telegram because it is known for its minimal oversight of illicit content.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The photosynthetic blue-green algae typically flourishes during the warmer months of summer and autumn, particularly in an environment with excess nutrients—a process known as eutrophication.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Succeeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeds. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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