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as in superseded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
The plaintiffs, which include third-place finisher Oscar Alejandro, argue that Frank Carollo should be removed from the runoff ballot and replaced by Alejandro, who would face off against second-place finisher Rolando Escalona, who netted 17% of the vote.
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Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Cutforth replaced Madsen for the rest of the game, ending the night 14-of-29 for 106 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025
Things got better when young Josh King replaced Lukic at half-time, meaning Fulham essentially returned to the system from last weekend.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Platinum-iridium alloys, with X-shapes to better resist distortions, replaced those originals.
—Big Think, 10 Nov. 2025
He is being replaced by Greg Abel next year.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
These kitchen tools obviously need to be replaced to keep your workspace sanitary and safe.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 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
Dev Ittycheria will be replaced by Cloudflare vet Chirantan Desai.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Cutforth replaced Madsen for the rest of the game, ending the night 14-of-29 for 106 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025
Things got better when young Josh King replaced Lukic at half-time, meaning Fulham essentially returned to the system from last weekend.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Platinum-iridium alloys, with X-shapes to better resist distortions, replaced those originals.
—Big Think, 10 Nov. 2025
He is being replaced by Greg Abel next year.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
These kitchen tools obviously need to be replaced to keep your workspace sanitary and safe.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 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
Dev Ittycheria will be replaced by Cloudflare vet Chirantan Desai.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaced
Verb
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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 18 Nov. 2025.
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