succeeding

American

[suhk-see-ding] / səkˈsi dɪŋ /

adjective

being that which follows; subsequent; ensuing.

laws to benefit succeeding generations.

Synonyms:

following, coming

Antonyms:

prior, previous, preceding

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of succeeding

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

Example Sentences

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Colbert began his late-night talk series in 2015, succeeding David Letterman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

For now, they remain hopeful of succeeding in their survival fight, even if it looks from the outside as though it is an impossible task.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

What’s Next: The Senate is expected to vote as early as today to confirm Warsh as the next Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell, whose term in that role ends on Friday.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Allen will also take over as chief executive and chair, succeeding BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

You’ve been succeeding at that for a while now, so if it were really what you wanted, you’d be happy, too.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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