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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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According to the latest report by experts mandated by the Security Council, law enforcement operations have succeeded in curbing the expansion of gangs in the capital.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Having succeeded Pam Bondi, the recently deposed attorney general, Blanche is now doing the job on an “acting basis.”

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Manager Rowett, who succeeded Marti Cifuentes in February, had 14 games to save the club from the drop.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The 65-year-old succeeded chief executive and co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011 after he passed away from pancreatic cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

I went back to my task and finally succeeded.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo