Synonyms

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

succeedingly adverb
unsucceeding adjective

Etymology

Origin of succeeding

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

Example Sentences

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William Walsh is succeeding Pieter Elbers, who stepped down in March after Indian regulators fined IndiGo for flight cancellations in late 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"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

Eastern hour on MS NOW, succeeding Ana Cabrera, who is leaving the network when its daytime programming changes take effect in June.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Tudor, who has had nothing to celebrate since succeeding sacked Thomas Frank, pumped his fists in delight towards the travelling Spurs fans, who celebrated wildly as their team finally got the reward they merited.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Grover could read emotions, so he probably knew Prometheus was succeeding.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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