Synonyms of replaced

replaced

verb

past tense of replace

1

as in superseded

to take the place of

the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models

Synonyms & Similar Words

• superseded
• substituted
• supplanted
• relieved
• displaced
• displanted
• usurped
• cut out
• preempted

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• returned
• restored
• reconveyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• took
• removed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replaced

The chain replaced its soft bun with a more sturdier version, changed the recipe for its mayonnaise and now serves it in a box instead of wrapped in paper. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Consider that Oregon coach Dan Lanning, who Schumann replaced in Athens, is rolling with two first-year coordinators this year. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is now in Philly, and he was replaced by third-year Dallas Turner, who ended 2025 on a high. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Apparently not realizing that enough male athletes joining the WNBA would end with her being replaced. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Since the lead line replacement first began in 2016, Pittsburgh Water has replaced thousands of service lines and is on track to replace all in its water system by 2027. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

In 2024, North Bay Village and AFA replaced their agreement with a new one stating that the site would be developed not by the Argentine soccer federation directly, but by Project Football, a Miami firm. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Trump, who ousted the Kennedy Center's previous president, board chair and board members in February 2025 and replaced them with close allies and supporters, remains chairman. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

Gomez would need a renomination from Trump and confirmation from the Senate to continue past 2027, or she could be replaced earlier. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026