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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
Allen becomes the sole Republican running in the field to succeed Attorney General Phil Weiser, who is term-limited from seeking a third term and is now running for governor in the Democratic primary.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Morris previously spent nine years in Tampa, learning under Jon Gruden as a defensive assistant before succeeding him as head coach.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Mora reported the MRRFs weren't succeeding at weeding out recyclables either.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
López, 53, a former teacher and Orange County School Board member, announced her candidacy to run in an east Orange district alongside one of her former students, Samuel Vilchez Santiago, who simultaneously filed to succeed her in the state House.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
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The Kings went into the halftime break with a 58-46 lead and a 22-5 advantage in fastbreak points.—
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
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Nothing is more important to McDermott than helping players thrive.—
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Water Regularly Strawberries require regular watering in order to thrive, similar to other edible plants.—
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Playing Queen Charlotte brought her presence back to film following the height of her television fame with Prime Suspect.—
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Our job is to find the right level that's fair, that creates the right type of precedent that people can follow after.—
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To see all the looks from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, and for more of Glamour’s live show coverage, click here.—
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Communication is especially crucial when a team is experimenting through coverages, searching for a scheme that clicks, as the Bruins are.—
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Not flourishing, not thriving; just surviving.—
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Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, a Democrat who said he was not told of the event, said Hegseth’s visit shows how the city has flourished despite such setbacks as the closure of Boeing’s C-17 Globemaster III transport plant.—
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That includes money to replace a lot of wood that rotted away due to holes in the roof and walls.—
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Jon Lester, replaced with Price, for example.—
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Another Republican, Sen John Cornyn of Texas, had to fly back from Texas to deliver the crucial 60th vote.—
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While Kyle Shanahan’s team continues to battle the injury bug, the coach and his staff keep finding ways to win games as backups have assumed vital roles and have delivered.—
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The rookie arrived in Charlotte in May.—
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
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“Succeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succeed. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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