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as in superseded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
More Ethan Miller/Getty Images Niners Faithful have been calling for him to be replaced for a while.
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
While machines can excel at data processing and pattern recognition, people bring unique strengths, including creativity, relationship management and even ethical judgment that cannot be comprehensively replaced by automation.
—M. Todd Abner, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
He was replaced by John Hart in season 3, only to return for the show's final two seasons.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
If any leaks are found, the seal will be repaired with vehicle control units, and wiring will be replaced as necessary for free.
—James Powel, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Rasul Douglas replaced Duck at cornerback and played the remainder of the game opposite Jack Jones.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
She was replaced by Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, who headed the Deposit Insurance Corporation since 2020 and was sworn in late Monday.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Experienced engineers are retiring faster than they can be replaced.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Isaiah Marshall replaced Ballard with about nine minutes left in the fourth quarter.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
While machines can excel at data processing and pattern recognition, people bring unique strengths, including creativity, relationship management and even ethical judgment that cannot be comprehensively replaced by automation.
—M. Todd Abner, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
He was replaced by John Hart in season 3, only to return for the show's final two seasons.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
If any leaks are found, the seal will be repaired with vehicle control units, and wiring will be replaced as necessary for free.
—James Powel, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Rasul Douglas replaced Duck at cornerback and played the remainder of the game opposite Jack Jones.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
She was replaced by Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, who headed the Deposit Insurance Corporation since 2020 and was sworn in late Monday.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Experienced engineers are retiring faster than they can be replaced.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Isaiah Marshall replaced Ballard with about nine minutes left in the fourth quarter.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaced
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Local standards of comportment and life style are chosen by each Dorf’s board of elders, but these can be superseded by higher authorities that control larger regions of the church.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Short-term commitments superseded sentimentality, turning two homegrown cornerstones into opponents while thrusting a team into overhaul.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
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For her performance about an hour later, Gaga returned on video from MSG and in the middle of the red and black motif that signals the opening of her Mayhem Ball tour.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Even when Clark returned, her performance was uneven.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Nearly a year after being removed from Lincoln Heights' village council over a tax dispute, a leading community activist has had his seat restored by a state appeals court.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Depending on the cause and severity of hearing loss, which can also occur due to ear wax buildup, the issue can be treated and hearing restored.—
Jennifer E. Mabry,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Replaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replaced. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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