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succeeding

American  
[suhk-see-ding] / səkˈsi dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. being that which follows; subsequent; ensuing.

    laws to benefit succeeding generations.
    Synonyms:
    following, coming
    Antonyms:
    prior, previous, preceding

Other Word Forms

  • succeedingly adverb
  • unsucceeding adjective

Etymology

Origin of succeeding

First recorded in 1555–65; succeed + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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"The arms market is quite a delicate thing and succeeding there with one swift move or a single tour ... is very difficult," Magda said.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

As vice-president Duterte has no official duties aside from succeeding Marcos in case he is unable to finish his term.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Craig will become CEO and a director of BHP on July 1, succeeding Mike Henry, who has led the company for more than six years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

It also comes after Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, on Thursday broke his silence for the first time since succeeding his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

I guess we’ve succeeding in getting some attention.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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