replaceable

adjective

Definition of replaceablenext
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as in limited

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as in interchangeable

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Recent Examples of replaceable Like most flashlight-like tools, pet urine detectors usually run on replaceable batteries. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 The accelerator relies on line-replaceable units (LRUs) to generate short, high-energy pulses that power the electron beam used to create X-rays. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026 This allows for more easily replaceable parts, including the keyboard, battery, and even the ports. — Michael J. Miller, PC Magazine, 25 July 2026 The lenses are replaceable, too, in case a bad fall damages them. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 18 July 2026 One of more interesting moves in consumer tech recently is the EU’s demand for user-replaceable batteries, but a few new categories have now been granted an exemption, including smartwatches like the Apple Watch. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The Carry's replaceable battery supplies up to four hours of training time (variable on usage and operating conditions) per charge. — Shirl Leigh july 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026 Try to find ones that have raised ports, not ones with replaceable flowers, because mold can get trapped in them. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaceable
  1. limited
  2. interchangeable
  3. terminate
  4. exchangeable
  5. terminable
  6. ephemeral
  7. qualified
  8. transitory
Adjective
  • Along the walls is limited-edition Clash of Clans merchandise, including a Hog Rider action figure, skeleton stickers and limited-edition mugs and T-shirts.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
  • International assistance has historically played a major role in supporting outbreak surveillance, laboratory capacity, healthcare worker training and emergency response in countries facing limited resources.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • The partners intend to produce a full-scale engine case that remains fully interchangeable with parts already used across the F135 fleet.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • If models become interchangeable, Hein expects that the winning platform is not the company that owns the model.
    — Francis Sideco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of interchangeable
Adjective
  • That control gave Puglisi the sole authority to set up new credit card accounts, change spending limits, manage card access and terminate accounts.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2021
Definition of terminate
Adjective
  • One tax expert told CNBC the company could explore more tax-efficient structures, including exchangeable debt or a split-off, but none are as clean as simply selling shares and using the proceeds.
    — Ashley Capoot,CJ Haddad,Samantha Subin,Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 12 June 2026
  • Vouchers will be exchangeable for a laundry card preloaded with $8 in credit, which will cover two wash cycles at any temperature and three 10-minute drying cycles.
    — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of exchangeable
Adjective
  • The contract is terminable at will on 15 days’ prior notice.
    — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Indefinite employment terminable only for cause had existed as early as the founding of Harvard College in 1650.
    — Time, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Definition of terminable
Adjective
  • Like a poem, a picture is another way of remembering, of trying to capture the ephemeral, recover a fleeting moment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • Others express concern about shifting attention of the schools too sharply to the ephemeral needs of the labor market.
    — Tim Knowles, Fortune, 8 July 2026
Definition of ephemeral
Adjective
  • At 18, accounts can convert to a Roth IRA, allowing tax-free growth and withdrawals for qualified uses like higher education or a first home.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Incentives can also be substantial to help pull qualified candidates in.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • On the National Mall this week, Freedom 250 signs pointed visitors toward temporary state pavilions, a Ferris wheel and mobile, transitory history exhibits.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • In June of that year, as the Fed pivoted off its transitory-inflation stance, the team used its quarterly investor call to lay out the changes coming to its investment and property management approach.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Definition of transitory

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