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succeeding

[suhk-see-ding] / səkˈsi dɪŋ /
ADVERB
in turn
Synonyms
WEAK
consecutively following in order in sequence one after another orderly sequential successively
Antonyms
WEAK
out of turn
ADVERB
later
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afterward again next subsequently thereafter
STRONG
after
WEAK
at another time behind by and by come Sunday down the line down the road in a while in time infra later on latterly more recent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
earlier
WEAK
before
ADVERB
ulteriorly
Synonyms
WEAK
after after a while afterward afterwards again at another time behind by and by come Sunday down the line down the road in a while in time infra later on latterly more recent next subsequently thereafter
NOUN
attainment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fulfillment realization
STRONG
acquirement acquisition arrival completion feat finish getting procurement reaching winning
WEAK
arete gaining obtaining reaping securing
Antonyms
WEAK
failure forfeit loss miss surrender

Example Sentences

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Berkshire has just gone through a succession at its helm, with Greg Abel succeeding Buffett as chief executive in January.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Chesney echoed the sentiment, saying building on the intensity and development from the spring, rather than starting again during the summer, will be key to the Bruins succeeding during the season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Just as the failed call stopped him in his prime, Baker knows he did not give himself the best chance of succeeding in Dublin.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

An Alabama-born engineer seen as a supply-chain savant, Tim Cook took on the daunting challenge of succeeding Apple's iconic boss Steve Jobs 15 years ago.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

And my mother, who tried all her life to believe in God without ever quite succeeding, looked up at him for guidance.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides