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
After years of trying to get his own case reopened, Duncan finally succeeded with the help of the Innocence Project of New Orleans.
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Terry Gross, NPR, 14 July 2025
Firefighters succeeded in protecting the park's main visitor center with a protective coating, but suffered losses to some equipment and outbuildings, the NPS reported.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
If that happens and succeeds, Cook could cement a position as one of the all-time great CEOs.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025
Alonso clearly succeeded in getting his thoughts across during super-intense and thorough training sessions, instilling his ideas of compact organisation, quick counter-pressing and rehearsed patterns of play that worked so well for him at previous club Bayer Leverkusen.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Terry Gross, NPR, 14 July 2025
Firefighters succeeded in protecting the park's main visitor center with a protective coating, but suffered losses to some equipment and outbuildings, the NPS reported.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
If that happens and succeeds, Cook could cement a position as one of the all-time great CEOs.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025
Alonso clearly succeeded in getting his thoughts across during super-intense and thorough training sessions, instilling his ideas of compact organisation, quick counter-pressing and rehearsed patterns of play that worked so well for him at previous club Bayer Leverkusen.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succeed
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The action by the state legislature, set to go into effect in 2026, has already led Scott to completely reshape the business model of what has been 7 Point Farm and Apothecary, formerly in the Midway Center on Lebanon Road.—
Maria Leontaras,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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The story goes that the robbery occurred in broad daylight while occupants of Villa Nellcôte watched TV, having reportedly been conducted by Marseille drug dealers that Richards was said to have owed money to.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Companies that thrive will treat cybersecurity as a catalyst for innovation, embedding trust and resilience into every digital initiative.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As for Jovic, the challenge is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Amtrak warned riders to expect delays on the Northeast Corridor line Tuesday morning, following torrential downpours and flooding in the New York region overnight.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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London came in at number two, followed by Hong Kong, Monaco, and Zurich.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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To log in, click here. SubscribeSign in SubscribeLog in RevContent Feed Most Popular More in Politics Trump urged supporters to see conspiracies everywhere.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
15 July 2025
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The graphical user interface, which Apple popularized, adapted that file-and-folder paradigm into an abstraction of a desktop, where users would click and move those files around.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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Active learners flourish as those who have learned fall behind.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Thousands of varieties of orchids flourish in the greenhouse, while subtropical trees, palms, and low hedges highlight the property’s layout.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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The roof began going green in 2010, when the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority and property management company Hines started replacing crumbling portions with sedum in the name of sustainability.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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But to achieve that Miami needs to address some pressing questions about a unit that will be replacing Jalen Ramsey, Jevon Holland, Calais Campbell, Emmanuel Ogbah, Kendall Fuller, Jordan Poyer and Anthony Walker Jr., seven of last year’s 11 defensive starters.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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Furphy, 20, delivered a ferocious dunk over Chicago Bulls rookie Noa Essengue during a Summer League matchup in Las Vegas on Monday, July 14 that left Nicole Briscoe and Ryan Smith in disbelief during their SportsCenter broadcast.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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When inhaled, ingested or applied topically, terpenes can also deliver therapeutic effects.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Responding to a 911 call placed by the surviving victim, officers with the Austin Police Department arrived at 804 East Braker Lane and found both occupants suffering from gunshot wounds.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Profile photos from your cousin's wedding Amateur hour arrives when your profile picture looks grabbed from last weekend's barbecue.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Succeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeed. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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