as in replacement
a person who has a job, position, or title after someone else; someone who succeeds another person
The CEO's successor used to be the vice president here. the successor to the throne
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Recent Examples of successor
In fact, this will probably be what crowns the app’s successor.
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Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
Jay Leno, who was both O’Brien’s predecessor and successor as host of that legendary late-night comedy franchise, received the honor in 2014.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
After numerous rumors and leaks, Nintendo finally revealed its successor to the Switch console, the Switch 2, which features a larger screen and upgraded controllers.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
Trump's absence four years ago marked the first time since 1869 that a president refused to attend their successor's swearing-in.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
Jay Leno, who was both O’Brien’s predecessor and successor as host of that legendary late-night comedy franchise, received the honor in 2014.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
After numerous rumors and leaks, Nintendo finally revealed its successor to the Switch console, the Switch 2, which features a larger screen and upgraded controllers.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
Trump's absence four years ago marked the first time since 1869 that a president refused to attend their successor's swearing-in.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successor
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Key stats Minnesota’s replacement LT Cam Robinson has allowed eight sacks in 10 games, and gave up nine pressures against the Lions in Week 18.Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Having copies of medical records and prescriptions readily available can significantly streamline the process of obtaining replacement medications and equipment in emergency situations.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Two of Biden’s close aides – deputy chief of staff Annie Tomasini and Anthony Bernal, Jill Biden's top adviser – will take the lead on planning for a presidential library, Axios reported in December.Susan Page, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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At Nebraska, general manager Sean Padden manages the relationship with 1890, along with assistant AD for NIL strategy and governance Jonathan Bateman and deputy AD/COO Haven Fields.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Payton once counted Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and offensive line coach Aaron Kromer among his assistants with the New Orleans Saints.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Gridlock in Midtown On Dec. 27, Parker, 46, who works as an executive assistant for the CEO of a real estate investment firm, finished work near 6th Ave. and 49th St. and was walking to Grand Central to catch her usual train home to Orange County.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek has contacted a representative of Glaser via email for comment.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Puerto Ricans also do not have a voting representative in Congress.Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
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In one panel discussion on entertainment copyright and AI, some attorneys and experts gave their opinions on whether whether the federal government would pass regulations on the technology this year, especially around the issue of gen-AI created deep fakes.Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles city attorney’s office declined to pursue charges in both instances.Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2025
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In terms of a substitute striking so rapidly, the first comparison that came to mind was Nicklas Bendtner for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur in 2007.Phil Hay, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Nutritional yeast, nuts and seeds, whole grains, and dairy substitutes can also provide a variety of essential vitamins and minerals.Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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By Kent Page Education is one of the most powerful agents of change in the world.UNICEF USA, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The others include a real estate agent, a nanny and a pastry chef.Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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Those detained recently include the director of a freedom of speech group, and the son in law of Edmundo González, the retired diplomat who became the opposition's stand-in candidate in July's election, and is now in exile.Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the past month, the country’s been placed under martial law, had its sitting — and stand-in — president impeached, is at its second acting president (so far) and suffered a tragic plane crash.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Successor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successor. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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