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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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Greg Abel, who succeeded Warren Buffett as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway in January, is said to be taking a hands-on approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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

Because the U.S. was insufficiently prepared, Iran succeeded in closing the strait and then operating it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A few days later he succeeded in making fire.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig