Thesaurus results for SUPERSEDER

superseder

noun

Definition of superseder

as in successor

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superseder

Noun

Industry sources said Pemsel’s exit has been planned for some time, and that the BFC has already been running a quiet, monthslong search for his successor.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Syria’s security services were built from Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, the successor group to the Nusra Front that al-Sharaa led to power in Syria.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of successor

Noun

The superstructure on the Market Street Bridge over Amtrak and the Schuylkill Expressway is supposed to be partially demolished and then replaced, and replacements will be made to the sidewalk and decks adjacent to the bridge.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The wireless connection can also allow equipment manufacturers to avoid adding openings specifically for battery replacement or charging.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of replacement

Noun

Lawmakers could offer substitute proposals, with final votes after 100 hours of debate.

— Kevin Freking, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Quinta de la Rosa Extra Dry White Port Perfumed with a note of pear, this offering is a great lower-alcohol substitute for gin or vodka in most cocktails but equally quaffable when splashed with tonic or seltzer.

— Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of substitute

Noun

Episode writer Ava Coleman’s script called for Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to hit a home run during the game.

— Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi made sure there wouldn’t be history Thursday, breaking up a no-hitter in the seventh inning with a single to left field against Atlanta Braves starter Grant Holmes.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of designated hitter

Noun

The sub-indexes on raw materials inventory and employment, however, were in contractionary territory below the 50-mark threshold.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
New coach Jeff Hafley mostly played subs in the three exhibitions; starting QB Malik Willis played only one series all preseason.

— Greg Cote August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of sub

Noun

There aren’t that many practice reps available during the season for one backup let alone two.

— Jon Machota, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Since the late 1990s, taxpayers have been funding a program to stash extra Colorado River water underground, with the idea that it could be used as a backup in times of shortage.

— Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of backup

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

superseded

superseder

superseders

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Superseder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superseder. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of superseder

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

dissonant

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes