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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
Adoption accelerates naturally when professionals understand that AI is amplifying their capabilities, rather than replacing them.
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Feon Ang, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Lecholop acknowledged that the key feature of the process is removing a board elected by the community and replacing it with one hand-picked by Morath.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
If Alonso leaves, replacing his offensive production will be another focal point.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
White House officials told the Washington Examiner that Bondi has not approached the president about replacing Patel but did not answer questions about whether any White House advisers have had to step in to mediate between the attorney general and FBI director recently.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Autophagy means detecting and removing cells that are declining in functional capacity and replacing them with new cells.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
The research team revealed that plastination is a new method for managing moisture in wood by replacing water in the cellular structure with a silicone compound to create a durable, hydrophobic barrier that resists swelling, rotting, and cracking.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Part of that process entails replacing aging nuclear and coal power plants with natural gas.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
After replacing original director Christopher Landon, Williamson will be directing a Scream for the first time, after scripting the first, second, and fourth installments.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Feon Ang, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Lecholop acknowledged that the key feature of the process is removing a board elected by the community and replacing it with one hand-picked by Morath.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
If Alonso leaves, replacing his offensive production will be another focal point.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
White House officials told the Washington Examiner that Bondi has not approached the president about replacing Patel but did not answer questions about whether any White House advisers have had to step in to mediate between the attorney general and FBI director recently.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Autophagy means detecting and removing cells that are declining in functional capacity and replacing them with new cells.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
The research team revealed that plastination is a new method for managing moisture in wood by replacing water in the cellular structure with a silicone compound to create a durable, hydrophobic barrier that resists swelling, rotting, and cracking.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Part of that process entails replacing aging nuclear and coal power plants with natural gas.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
After replacing original director Christopher Landon, Williamson will be directing a Scream for the first time, after scripting the first, second, and fourth installments.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
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Those charges, however, were amended when prosecutors filed superseding indictments in both cases in early September.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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The revelation was disclosed in a superseding indictment posted to the federal docket on Tuesday.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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According to Krispy Kreme, the new menu has been in development and testing for over a year and includes trending flavors, fan favorites and returning flavors that were previously offered for a limited time only.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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New and returning recurring cast members include Patricia Clarkson as Quinn’s (Kelly) mother, Ben Robson, Heidi Engerman, Tatanka Means, Justin Johnson Cortez, Kenny Miller, Philip Winchester, Jennifer Ens and Niko Guardado.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If Calvados apple liqueur is unavailable for the glaze, substituting water works wonderfully.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Because of this, nutritionist Leticia Carrera, director of the center Felicidad Carrera, advises always eating pulses with brown rice and substituting the combination for meat two to three times a week—at least.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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While some studies are skeptical of puzzle games improving or restoring cognitive functions, the National Library of Medicine believes brain and puzzle games do have benefits.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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What started as a weekend hobby quickly grew into a full-fledged business, and Molski, who has since retired from healthcare sales, couldn't be happier to spend his weekends hunting and restoring vintage pieces.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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