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as in superseded
to take the place of
the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models
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as in returned
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 replaced
Following the departure of Kate’s longtime stylist Natasha Archer last year, sources told The Times for its new piece on the future queen that no one has replaced Archer in the role—and that Kate is adeptly handling diplomatic dressing.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
He was replaced by Lukas Dostal to start the third.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Some researchers, like Lembke, have questioned whether alcohol is simply being replaced by other substances, which would undercut the assumption that young people are making healthier choices.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Sean Dyche is in the dugout for the visiting side, having replaced Ange Postecoglou, who lasted just 39 days at Forest as Nuno’s replacement earlier this season.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Last year, Kennedy fired all the members of CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and replaced them with his own picks, many of whom share his vaccine skepticism.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Smith drafted several key pieces of the future Stanley Cup championship teams during his three-year tenure — including Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Corey Crawford — but he was fired in October 2003 and replaced by Pulford until Dale Tallon was promoted to GM in June 2005.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Platinum-iridium alloys, with X-shapes to better resist distortions, replaced those originals.
—Big Think, 10 Nov. 2025
The Matthews location of The Pizza Peel also closed in 2022 and was replaced by The Flying Biscuit Cafe, which is also owned by the hospitality group.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
He was replaced by Lukas Dostal to start the third.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Some researchers, like Lembke, have questioned whether alcohol is simply being replaced by other substances, which would undercut the assumption that young people are making healthier choices.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Sean Dyche is in the dugout for the visiting side, having replaced Ange Postecoglou, who lasted just 39 days at Forest as Nuno’s replacement earlier this season.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Last year, Kennedy fired all the members of CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and replaced them with his own picks, many of whom share his vaccine skepticism.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Smith drafted several key pieces of the future Stanley Cup championship teams during his three-year tenure — including Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Corey Crawford — but he was fired in October 2003 and replaced by Pulford until Dale Tallon was promoted to GM in June 2005.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Platinum-iridium alloys, with X-shapes to better resist distortions, replaced those originals.
—Big Think, 10 Nov. 2025
The Matthews location of The Pizza Peel also closed in 2022 and was replaced by The Flying Biscuit Cafe, which is also owned by the hospitality group.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaced
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In March 1943, an order from the adjutant general’s office superseded this directive.—
Time,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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But Dodge’s position as Stein’s exclusive representative was shortly to be superseded.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Barton will have to wait another month to receive his sentence for the six guilty counts the jury returned on charges of sending a grossly offensive electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety to football broadcasters Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, and TV and radio host Jeremy Vine.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thomas returned the ball 10 yards to the Syracuse 23-yard line.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arkansans who rely on federal food assistance could see their benefits restored as early as next week, Janet Mann, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, told a legislative committee Thursday.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Replaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replaced. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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