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as in superseding
to take the place of
the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models
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as in returning
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
took the fragile vase down to look at it and then gently replaced it on the shelf
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Recent Examples of replacing
Studio had some formidable shoes to fill, replacing the eponymous and long-beloved French fine-dining institution that had defined special-occasion fine dining in Laguna Beach for more than twenty years.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The execution method, which involves strapping a respirator onto the inmate's face and replacing breathable air with pure nitrogen gas, causing death by lack of oxygen, has been criticized by opponents as inhumane and torturous.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Research shows that replacing sugary drinks with water, coffee, or tea can improve fasting blood sugar and how your body uses insulin (the hormone that regulates blood sugar).
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Current Deputy Chief Alice Neil will transition to executive officer under the department’s new leadership structure, replacing Ricardo Arenas, who is departing the agency alongside López.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
About 2,400 Kaiser therapists in Northern California carried out a one-day strike in March over concerns that managers were replacing workers with artificial intelligence tools.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
If the grout is crumbling, cracked, or permanently discolored, replacing it may be the best solution.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
With Mexico again on the verge of not qualifying for a World Cup, the FMF hired Aguirre in April 2009 to lead El Tri, replacing former England coach Sven-Göran Eriksson.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Owned by Katy Jayne and Susan Rabinovitz of Little Relic, the business will be replacing Skalet Family Jewelers, which closed last year, after 33 years.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The execution method, which involves strapping a respirator onto the inmate's face and replacing breathable air with pure nitrogen gas, causing death by lack of oxygen, has been criticized by opponents as inhumane and torturous.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Research shows that replacing sugary drinks with water, coffee, or tea can improve fasting blood sugar and how your body uses insulin (the hormone that regulates blood sugar).
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Current Deputy Chief Alice Neil will transition to executive officer under the department’s new leadership structure, replacing Ricardo Arenas, who is departing the agency alongside López.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
About 2,400 Kaiser therapists in Northern California carried out a one-day strike in March over concerns that managers were replacing workers with artificial intelligence tools.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
If the grout is crumbling, cracked, or permanently discolored, replacing it may be the best solution.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
With Mexico again on the verge of not qualifying for a World Cup, the FMF hired Aguirre in April 2009 to lead El Tri, replacing former England coach Sven-Göran Eriksson.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Owned by Katy Jayne and Susan Rabinovitz of Little Relic, the business will be replacing Skalet Family Jewelers, which closed last year, after 33 years.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
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The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge on Wednesday to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the Justice Department shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment against the nonprofit with members of the media.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Not all of the bets were successful because Rozier collected four rebounds, which was more than the betting line, the superseding indictment said.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Picard and millions of other returning veterans were keen to put the war behind them.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Hosted by returning IndieWire favorite Dewayne Perkins on June 4 in Los Angeles, the TV edition of our biannual awards ceremony honored some of the most innovative creators and performers working on series today.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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Finally, try substituting egg yolks instead of using the whole egg listed in the ingredients of your box brownie mix.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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The amounts are so small that adding or substituting Himalayan salt for regular salt will have no nutritional impact.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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During his tenure, Critchell led an overhaul of the brand, restoring its visibility and relevance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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His son, Joel Tefteller and Nick Bergh got to work on restoring the audio with cutting-edge tech.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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