- present tense form of succeed (3rd person singular).
succeeds
Example Sentences
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His latest film succeeds because it’s not trying to make audiences say, “I like this, because it reminds me of that.”
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
And, if a project succeeds, you’ve left a paper trail that shows you were instrumental in its execution.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
They add that UMC has accelerated its push into silicon photonics, but that will likely take years to materialize even if the chip manufacturer succeeds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The former securities regulator and federal prosecutor succeeds Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month, and inherits an 18-agency intelligence community shaken by leadership turnover and staff cuts.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Stannis cannot take the throne without your help. If you're wise, you'll make certain Joffrey succeeds."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
