as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another
seeing that the starting quarterback was unable to play, the coach immediately called in his replacement
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Recent Examples of replacement
Maybe residential space is a good replacement.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Beyond this, there are two specific factors to consider when determining the appropriate air filter replacement interval.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
In the box are disposable gloves and face masks for handling resin, along with a standard toolkit that includes both metal and plastic scrapers, a set of Allen keys, and replacement screws for routine adjustments.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
The raid went forward under his replacement, based on an affidavit that cited information from the report Olsen provided to Brown.
—ProPublica, 1 May 2026
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Beyond this, there are two specific factors to consider when determining the appropriate air filter replacement interval.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
In the box are disposable gloves and face masks for handling resin, along with a standard toolkit that includes both metal and plastic scrapers, a set of Allen keys, and replacement screws for routine adjustments.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
The raid went forward under his replacement, based on an affidavit that cited information from the report Olsen provided to Brown.
—ProPublica, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacement
Noun
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The substitute looks up and sends a shot crashing against the post from a tight angle.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the CMS Fraud Defense Operations Center stopped nearly $185 million in improper payments to suspect providers billing for skin substitutes.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Brake-by-wire technology has existed in limited forms before, mainly as hybrid systems that still relied on hydraulic backups.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Our hero and best surviving element was a third-generation dupe negative, with a fourth-generation fine grain as a backup.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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