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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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“Winning this award makes me feel like I succeeded in that endeavor,” the author said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Moreover, even if the White House succeeded in bypassing the Senate to install someone other than Powell as the board’s leader, it might not achieve the outcome it wants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Ratcliffe recently praised Carrick's work since he succeeded Ruben Amorim, another victim of January's managerial cull, but when pressed on the possibility of him taking full-time control said: "Not going there."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

I wish to leave unmentioned the other deeds of his, since all were similar and all succeeded well.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli