- present tense form of supersede (3rd person singular).
supersedes
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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
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
Ralph in his turn supersedes Cobus, and dogs the heels of his friend.
From Tales of South Africa by H.A. Bryden
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