superseder

noun

Definition of supersedernext
as in successor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superseder
  1. successor
  2. replacement
  3. substitute
  4. pinch hitter
  5. designated hitter
  6. sub
  7. relief
  8. backup
Noun
  • Assad had always seen his brother Rifaat as his logical successor.
    Sefa Secen / Made by History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Among the most glaring examples is Ninth Division Commander Gen. Roh Tae-gun (Park Jae-hoon, excellent), a weak-willed lackey seduced by power and greed who’s based on Roh Tae-woo, Chun’s successor as president in 1988.
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of successor
Noun
  • Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who recently received hip replacement surgery for a fall, is one of the most influential Democrats at 84.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And, perhaps most importantly, retrofits involve less disruption to daily operations compared to full equipment replacement.
    Thomas Grizzetti, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of replacement
Noun
  • Use as an Egg Substitute Flaxseeds are a common egg substitute, especially in vegan or allergy-friendly recipes.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
  • But there’s still no substitute for the experience of watching an actor crawl into the skin of another person and take them out for a spin.
    Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of substitute
Noun
  • Weaver, who was lights out against Kansas City, delivered a strikeout in three pitches to pinch hitter Will Brennan and got the always-dangerous Jose Ramirez to ground out with runners at the corners to end the inning.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The Phillies, as a team, have only eight hits and three doubles from their pinch hitters in 2024.
    Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Definition of pinch hitter
Noun
  • Burger should be the full-time first baseman now instead of splitting time between first, third, and designated hitter.
    Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Ohtani was unanimously chosen as the 2024 National League MVP in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced Thursday.
    Jack Magruder, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of designated hitter
Noun
  • During the previous five-year period, North American subs more-than doubled whereas APAC subs were up 57%.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Japanese Defense Ministry said the Russian sub and rescue towboat did not sail into Japan's territorial waters or conduct any dangerous behavior during the passage but briefly entered Japan's contiguous zone before reaching the .
    Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of sub
Noun
  • In recent months, the Fed has cut its benchmark rate three-quarters of a percentage point, dialing back its fight against inflation and delivering some relief for borrowers saddled with high costs.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Reactions on social media ran the gamut from disbelief to relief to anger.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of relief
Noun
  • Despite her best efforts to win them over, Meredith's well-meaning yet unseemly attempts only widen the gap, leading her to summon her sister (Claire Danes) for backup.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In his final season, the dual-threat quarterback went from backup to All-Mountain West selection, passing for 1,845 yards and 17 touchdowns to just five interceptions while rushing for 824 yards and nine touchdowns.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of backup
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