Synonyms of replacing

replacing

verb

present participle of replace

1

as in superseding

to take the place of

the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models

Synonyms & Similar Words

• superseding
• substituting
• supplanting
• relieving
• displacing
• displanting
• usurping
• cutting out
• preempting

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• returning
• restoring
• reconveying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• taking
• removing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replacing

Rather than simply replacing classical encryption, Apple adopted hybrid cryptography, periodic rekeying and mechanisms designed to recover from certain key compromises. — Peter Smulovics, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Steelmakers, refiners, and grid operators can now transition to clean energy without immediately replacing their existing power plants. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

The Marlins are expected to move radio voice Jack McMullen to their TV play-by-play job, replacing Sielaff. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

News of the club’s hierarchy meeting in Monaco on Wednesday to recommend replacing Carrick created an unnecessary saga that dragged the club legend through the wringer. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026

Jones should have an advantage over center Corey Levin, who is expected to make his first start of the season after replacing Neuzil. — Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026

The work included refueling its nuclear reactors, upgrading aircraft-launch systems, replacing thousands of components and repainting the hull. — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026

Before Ronaldo debuted for Portugal by replacing Luís Figo in a 2003 friendly against Kazakhstan, Portugal had never won any major trophies. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

On the other hand, replacing saturated fats with healthy, unsaturated fats may help lower levels of LDL cholesterol. — Mark Gurarie, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026