1
as in to go
to turn out as planned or desired
the advertising campaign that finally succeeded used humor to sell the product
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as in to thrive
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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Recent Examples of succeed
By Friday afternoon, a crew of 62 firefighters succeeded in containing 75% of the fire.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
The first-to-thirds are big time, and just getting guys in position to succeed.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Riccardi spoke on what Cooper Flagg, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick, could add to this Mavs roster and how the team could succeed now and in the future.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
The Russian strategy seeks to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses with scores of low-cost drones so that simultaneous missile strikes can succeed.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
The first-to-thirds are big time, and just getting guys in position to succeed.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Riccardi spoke on what Cooper Flagg, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick, could add to this Mavs roster and how the team could succeed now and in the future.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
The Russian strategy seeks to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses with scores of low-cost drones so that simultaneous missile strikes can succeed.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeed
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The funds raised at this event are crucial, as the net proceeds go directly to DMVA, allowing the organization to further its essential nonprofit mission: to bolster and sustain the small businesses that form the heart of the Del Mar community, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Some comforters can go right into the wash with no problem, while others need some extra or different care.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Seventeen seemingly thrives under high-stress conditions in part because of their focus on mental and physical health.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Despite navigating these health challenges as a six-year-old, Hope is still thriving, the 60-year-old explained.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Lily followed her dreams by earning a pilot’s license.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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Interestingly, McIlroy then opted not to speak to the media following all four rounds.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Search by title or topic in the Search Bar in the middle of the Home Page, or click on the blue ‘years’ boxes and browse.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Then tap the trashcan in the bottom right of the screen > Confirm your decision by clicking Delete or Delete # Photos.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Their ability to cash in on their chemistry makes the North Stars’ attack flourish.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Her career continued to flourish with big- and small-screen roles in the aughts and 2010s.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Bills introduced last week would have replaced the RTA with a new entity called the Northern Illinois Transit Authority that would be given broad planning authority.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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There were a few obvious hurdles: Tom Holland, who played Gregory Cromwell, was now too famous, and Bernard Hill, who starred as the Duke of Norfolk, died before production (he was replaced with Timothy Spall).—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Satellites can now deliver frequent, high-resolution (30 cm) imagery, enhanced with change detection algorithms.—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This novel juggles a lot, but Golden directs it all with the confidence and flair of a seasoned orchestra conductor to deliver another outstanding read.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The pair arrived a day after getting off the ground on a spacecraft.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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All three arrived at the Tree Top from another Waterbury bar.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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“Succeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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