succeeding 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another the couple purchased some land, and in the course of the succeeding year built a house on it

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2
as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between that land remained in the family for five succeeding generations

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succeeding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of succeed
1
as in going
to turn out as planned or desired the advertising campaign that finally succeeded used humor to sell the product

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2
as in flourishing
to reach a desired level of accomplishment if you want to succeed in show business, you have to feel comfortable in front of an audience

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3
as in following
to come after in time only the results on election day will tell who will succeed the current president

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Recent Examples of succeeding
Verb
At present, markets have largely anticipated Andy Burnham succeeding Starmer. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Parton and my mom taught that literacy was key to succeeding — Mami regularly took us to the library, while Dolly created a nonprofit that provides free books to young children, including Spanish-language options. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 In 2024, Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, was inaugurated as president of Taiwan, succeeding two-term President Tsai Ing-wen. — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 That firm allegedly coordinated with co-conspirators at Supermicro and Nvidia, succeeding for years at ensuring that China wasn’t completely blocked from accessing Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 For apparel brands, retailers, and logistics partners, these findings mean that succeeding this holiday season hinges on bridging the gap between high-tech customer expectations and reliable operational execution. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 His six children inherited the franchise through a family trust, with Jeanie continuing to oversee the team’s business operations and succeeding her father as the Lakers’ representative on the NBA Board of Governors. — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The mid-budget films succeeding right now are not proving the old middle-of-the-market model still works. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Each succeeding year, exemptions would be extended to more vehicles based on the year they were manufactured. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeeding
  1. next
  2. consecutive
  3. going
  4. flourishing
  5. following
  6. successive
  7. clicking
  8. arriving
Adjective
  • ProLogium’s approach is to carry manufacturing knowledge, equipment, and process improvements from one battery generation to the next instead of starting over at each stage.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • With intermittent rain in the forecast over the next week, some sessions could be rescheduled or delayed for hours, corralling fans and shortening the time players have to recover for their next round.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of next
Adjective
  • The Bank of Korea raised its base rate to 3% in August, its second consecutive hike, as core inflation remained elevated.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In one test, Razorbill was driven through a steel automotive hood 38 consecutive times.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of consecutive
Verb
  • And in 1963, Steinem gained national attention for going undercover at one of Hugh Hefner's nightclubs.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Cristobal still preaches relentless effort, a pursuit of excellence and, of course, the team focusing on going 1-0 every week.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of going
Verb
  • A great deal of flourishing and suffering happens between people, not just within them, because human beings are relational beings.
    — David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
  • That distinction is crucial on Virgin Gorda, an island known for its granite boulders and tidal pools, crystal clear water, and flourishing plant and animal life.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of flourishing
Verb
  • Observers say the case was significant to the city's freedom of association and it has been closely watched amid the city's drastic political changes following massive anti-government protests in 2019.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Relations with Morocco have been strained following reports that its government had facilitated the mass border crossing, but Sánchez tamped down the speculation.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of following
Adjective
  • According to the memo, the special rate contract between Google and Entergy provides an initial term of 20 years that will automatically renew for successive three-year terms until either party provides notice of termination or non-renewal.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But a strange pattern has emerged in rpTDES; each successive flare can become dimmer.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of successive
Verb
  • Yes, there are source links, and the direct links appear below the AI, but few people are clicking.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The actress has been candid about them not clicking immediately, a story Lindez laughs about now.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of clicking
Verb
  • In the next few weeks, hundreds of thousands of freshmen, many of them arriving without any family history of college at all, will decide whether to walk into a fraternity event or skip it.
    — Todd Buchanan, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The reconstructed Florida State offense will be built around QB Ashton Daniels and RB Quintrevion Wisner, both arriving via the portal seeking fresh starts.
    — Eddie Timanus, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of arriving

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“Succeeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeeding. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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