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succeeded

[suhk-see-did] / səkˈsi dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
done
Synonyms
STRONG
complete completed concluded consummated depleted drained effected ended executed exhausted fixed fulfilled perfected performed realized rendered set spent terminated wired wrought
WEAK
a wrap all in all over brought about brought to pass buttoned-up compassed over through used-up
Antonyms
STRONG
incomplete indefinite unfinished unfixed unfulfilled unused
WEAK
undone

Example Sentences

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At the start of last season, Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur and Keith Andrews, who succeeded him at Brentford, were the only two "new" managers on the opening weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Researchers have now succeeded in creating a carbene that remains stable in water.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

“We succeeded because we acted decisively—and that is exactly the kind of mindset the world needs today,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The emergence of the younger Castros amid US tensions raises questions about the future of Diaz-Canel, who succeeded Raul Castro in 2018.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“Had the Butterfly succeeded and killed Chamberlain, he wouldn’t have led the charge down the hill that tricked the Confederates into surrendering,” said Eliana.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin