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

This is because agents excel at replacing and taking care of things people would rather not do. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

The collection was made by replacing the manganese with varying amounts of different metals, including iron, titanium, and vanadium. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

According to the blog post, the Foundation is in the process of replacing the acrylic roof with a more resilient material that more closely resembles Wright’s canvas. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026

Shuttle buses will be in place between Clinton and Roosevelt, replacing the Clinton to Clark/Lake shuttle that's been running the past two weeks. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

The administration this week added several political appointees as alternate commissioners, replacing career officials, ahead of next month’s vote. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Hackney had thrown for 2,574 yards and 32 TDs so far this season, so replacing that production will be tough. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Because light travels faster through glass than electric signals through copper, it’s long been theorized that replacing traditional cables in data centers with fiber optics equipment could speed computing and slow power consumption. — Rob Pegoraro, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

This edition is Andrew Mohsen’s first in the role of artistic director, replacing respected distributor and exhibitor Marianne Khoury who stepped down from the position earlier this year. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026