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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
Usual manufacturers' guidelines state replacing them every five to seven years, which ends up generating a significant amount of waste.
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New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
Given the Panthers’ other needs, replacing all three specialists in the same offseason might be tricky.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Meta’s new president of global affairs Meta is replacing its president of global affairs Nick Clegg, a former British deputy prime minister, with Joel Kaplan, the company’s current policy vice president and a former Republican Party staffer.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
New Orleans was replacing the older barriers, known as bollards, ahead of the city’s hosting this year’s Super Bowl in February, Mayor LaToya Cantrell said at a news conference this afternoon.
—Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
Olivia Colman plays the singing nun in charge of the Home for Retired Bears; Paddington’s accompanied on his jungle excursion by the Brown family, headed once again by Hugh Bonneville, this time with Emily Mortimer (replacing Sally Hawkins) as the missus.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Studies show how both taking time off and replacing digital communication with in-person interactions improve physical and mental well-being.
—Adam Chandler, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
Trading him to a team in need of a starter and replacing his roster spot with a better fit makes too much sense.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The resort is also replacing its tennis courts with pickleball courts and featuring a respected local spa vendor, Float, as their spa provider (all coming in early 2025).
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
Given the Panthers’ other needs, replacing all three specialists in the same offseason might be tricky.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Meta’s new president of global affairs Meta is replacing its president of global affairs Nick Clegg, a former British deputy prime minister, with Joel Kaplan, the company’s current policy vice president and a former Republican Party staffer.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
New Orleans was replacing the older barriers, known as bollards, ahead of the city’s hosting this year’s Super Bowl in February, Mayor LaToya Cantrell said at a news conference this afternoon.
—Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
Olivia Colman plays the singing nun in charge of the Home for Retired Bears; Paddington’s accompanied on his jungle excursion by the Brown family, headed once again by Hugh Bonneville, this time with Emily Mortimer (replacing Sally Hawkins) as the missus.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Studies show how both taking time off and replacing digital communication with in-person interactions improve physical and mental well-being.
—Adam Chandler, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
Trading him to a team in need of a starter and replacing his roster spot with a better fit makes too much sense.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The resort is also replacing its tennis courts with pickleball courts and featuring a respected local spa vendor, Float, as their spa provider (all coming in early 2025).
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
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Alvarez was charged on superseding information.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said their criminal investigation is ongoing and additional charges or defendants could be added in a possible superseding indictment.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
21 Oct. 2024
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China, for example, plans to launch its own sample return mission to Mars in 2028 with the goal of returning those samples to Earth in 2031.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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With nine matches in January across four competitions, focus remains on potential returning players, with fellow defender Takehiro Tomiyasu also on the mend.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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With a vision, a plan and a bold willingness to act, the private sector can play a leading role in restoring water for the planet.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.—
Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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