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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
Chelsea used four wingers against Liverpool — Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro started, with Jamie Gittens and Estevao replacing them late on — and all four enjoyed themselves.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
But with inflation replacing the earliest moments of that stage, all of a sudden the story of our ultimate origins was thrown into doubt.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
The new measures, which include replacing and repairing streetlights and modernizing Tryon Street, were announced by the Center City Public Safety Task Force.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Absent replacing party sinecurists with able, energetic people, nothing can keep candidates from adopting this agenda on their own—as some younger primary challengers of Democratic incumbents are already starting to do.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Things might be different now, as MFE this week unexpectedly cleared out the ProSieben C-suite and replacing respected ProSieben CEO Bert Habets with its own CFO, Marco Giordani.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
France and Bichette are replacing outfielder Joey Loperfido and pitcher Yariel Rodriguez on the roster.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, back in the world of those competing for something (not those replacing a coach every four years), another significant week of SEC games has arrived.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2025
Many filters need replacing every three to six months.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
But with inflation replacing the earliest moments of that stage, all of a sudden the story of our ultimate origins was thrown into doubt.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
The new measures, which include replacing and repairing streetlights and modernizing Tryon Street, were announced by the Center City Public Safety Task Force.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Absent replacing party sinecurists with able, energetic people, nothing can keep candidates from adopting this agenda on their own—as some younger primary challengers of Democratic incumbents are already starting to do.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Things might be different now, as MFE this week unexpectedly cleared out the ProSieben C-suite and replacing respected ProSieben CEO Bert Habets with its own CFO, Marco Giordani.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
France and Bichette are replacing outfielder Joey Loperfido and pitcher Yariel Rodriguez on the roster.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, back in the world of those competing for something (not those replacing a coach every four years), another significant week of SEC games has arrived.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2025
Many filters need replacing every three to six months.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
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The company’s parent, SGO Corporation, was included in a superseding indictment filed in Florida federal count on Thursday.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Federal prosecutors then issued a superseding indictment one year later charging them with 27 counts.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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But to a man, every one of the returning players wanted a win.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Originally, the third Tron was conceived as a sequel to Legacy, with Kosinski returning alongside the characters played by Olivia Wilde and Garrett Hedlund.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Maduro is widely believed to have lost the 2024 presidential election to rival Edmundo González, a candidate substituting Machado, yet still claimed victory.—
David Smilde,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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William wrote Temple out of his will, substituting his granddaughter.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Franklin played a pivotal role in rejuvenating the program’s culture and restoring its national relevance over his 12 seasons, but just before last Sunday’s practice, Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft informed him that the school was moving in a different direction.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Importantly, Starboard was also granted a board seat for its CEO Jeff Smith, restoring a great deal of investor confidence in the company.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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