- 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
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
The Webb certainly supersedes Hubble in every respect.
From Salon ● Dec. 10, 2024
A spokesperson said: “The latest walking route assessment takes account of the most up to date information relating to the locality and supersedes an historical assessment.”
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024
This new and more vital conception which supersedes the old mythological modes of thought is not altogether independent of them.
From The Roman Poets of the Republic by W. Y. Sellar
