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present participle of succeed.

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succeeding

[suhk-see-ding] / səkˈsi dɪŋ /

ADVERB

in turn

Synonyms

WEAK

consecutively following in order in sequence one after another orderly sequential successively

Antonyms

WEAK

out of turn

ADVERB

later

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afterward again next subsequently thereafter

STRONG

after

WEAK

at another time behind by and by come Sunday down the line down the road in a while in time infra later on latterly more recent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

earlier

WEAK

before

ADVERB

ulteriorly

Synonyms

WEAK

after after a while afterward afterwards again at another time behind by and by come Sunday down the line down the road in a while in time infra later on latterly more recent next subsequently thereafter

NOUN

attainment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fulfillment realization

STRONG

acquirement acquisition arrival completion feat finish getting procurement reaching winning

WEAK

arete gaining obtaining reaping securing

Antonyms

WEAK

failure forfeit loss miss surrender

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Don’t bet on his arguments succeeding in court if Kalshi sues Wisconsin.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

The company earlier this year named Belen Garijo as new CEO, succeeding Paul Hudson.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Rafael Márquez, a former FC Barcelona star and one of the greatest players in Mexican national team history, is succeeding Aguirre after serving as one of his assistant coaches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

He first stepped into the role in September 2023, succeeding Ryan Tubridy and becoming the fourth permanent presenter of the programme, following Gay Byrne, Pat Kenny and Tubridy.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

In 1868, former Union general Ulysses Grant was elected president, succeeding Andrew Johnson.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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