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as in superseded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• superseded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

Whisenhunt was replaced by right-hander Jason Foley, who struck out Myers on four pitches to end the third inning. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

This summer, acourt in the Chinese city of Guangzhou sided with a graphics designer who was replaced by AI, ruling his dismissal was unlawful. — Jennifer Pak, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

David Beckham, then 24, arrived for Manchester United’s game at Leicester City in March 2000 with his blond hair replaced by a close crop. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

The brain may undergo a notable shift at midlife, as new research suggests that its protective immune cells begin to decline and are increasingly replaced by inflammatory cells at around age 50. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

He was replaced before the fifth inning by righty Mason Black. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Belton struggled early, though, was replaced by Jacob Monk and the competition seems largely settled. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

In 1997, South Africa replaced two underperforming tax authorities with a wholly new revenue collection agency. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

The longtime fest director steps down at the end of this year and will be replaced by Maialen Beloki. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026