- present tense form of supersede (3rd person singular).
supersedes
Example Sentences
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The indictment supersedes a previous indictment of Singamas Marketing Director Vick Nam Hing Ma, who was arrested in France last month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
But his legacy in our sport supersedes his results.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025
A lot of these guys, when they get into the corporate world, their nest egg becomes so solid that their fear of losing that supersedes them being sharper onstage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2025
Like all service members, he has an obligation to the Constitution and the rule of law that supersedes following the orders of superiors.
From Slate ● Jan. 15, 2025
But first let me make you better acquainted with the gentleman who supersedes you.
From Parson Kelly by Andrew Lang