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as in superseded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
In the owner’s en suite, Heesen replaced one of the original dual toilets with a vanity area.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The East Wing, which, in part, housed the office of the first lady and the Presidential Emergency Operations Center, will be replaced by a ballroom.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Greg Schultz, who managed Joe Biden’s 2020 primary campaign but was replaced for the general election, worked with Welcome to shape the report.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Norah O'Donnell exited the CBS anchor chair in January, replaced by Dickerson and Maurice Dubois.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
By its season three finale, Yellowstone had replaced AMC’s The Walking Dead as the top series on cable television.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Icon of the Seas’ Eastern Caribbean itinerary was replaced with a Western Caribbean cruise, visiting Cozumel in Mexico and Roatan, Honduras, according to Royal Caribbean Group.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Back in Town replaced Murphy with Turkish singer Kalben.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 27 Oct. 2025
He was replaced for the final play of the third quarter and the rest of the fourth by Dalton, who guided the team to its third consecutive win.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The East Wing, which, in part, housed the office of the first lady and the Presidential Emergency Operations Center, will be replaced by a ballroom.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Greg Schultz, who managed Joe Biden’s 2020 primary campaign but was replaced for the general election, worked with Welcome to shape the report.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Norah O'Donnell exited the CBS anchor chair in January, replaced by Dickerson and Maurice Dubois.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
By its season three finale, Yellowstone had replaced AMC’s The Walking Dead as the top series on cable television.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Icon of the Seas’ Eastern Caribbean itinerary was replaced with a Western Caribbean cruise, visiting Cozumel in Mexico and Roatan, Honduras, according to Royal Caribbean Group.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Back in Town replaced Murphy with Turkish singer Kalben.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 27 Oct. 2025
He was replaced for the final play of the third quarter and the rest of the fourth by Dalton, who guided the team to its third consecutive win.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaced
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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
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The Articles of Confederation underpinned the first governing system set up for the new United States but was only in effect for less than a decade before the Constitution superseded it.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
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After Mountain View was forced to punt on the next possession, Blair caught the punt in mid-stride and returned it 35 yards to the Mountain View 5-yard line.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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Strong defensive line play from both sides kept the game low scoring, but a second-quarter interception returned for a touchdown and a lengthy fourth-quarter drive provided all the offense Thayer needed to pull off a 14-0 upset victory over the previously unbeaten Lions.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Protesters in Orlando, Florida, restored rainbow crosswalks nearby to the Pulse Memorial, erected in memory of the Pulse nightclub shooting, several times.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 372-acre spread dates back to 1715, but the main house has been renovated and the other historic buildings restored by notable designers, such as Suzanne Kasler and Amy Morris.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Replaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replaced. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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