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
With Thuney’s departure, his replacement likely will be either Mike Caliendo or Kingsley Suamataia.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
The only maintenance needed is the occasional battery replacement, which will typically be signaled with a beep from the device.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
To make these vegan, use nondairy butter, a liquid egg replacement such as Just Egg, and nondairy mozzarella and Parmesan.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
With the Knicks yet to hire a replacement for coach Tom Thibodeau, the most intriguing team in this conference is the Magic.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
The only maintenance needed is the occasional battery replacement, which will typically be signaled with a beep from the device.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
To make these vegan, use nondairy butter, a liquid egg replacement such as Just Egg, and nondairy mozzarella and Parmesan.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
With the Knicks yet to hire a replacement for coach Tom Thibodeau, the most intriguing team in this conference is the Magic.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacement
Noun
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There is no substitute for these resources – not from philanthropy, industry or states.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Disappointed that there was no face-to-face meeting; phone conversations are a substitute.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Jordan Mason was also acquired in an offseason trade to be the team's backup running back.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The interchange at Route 15 and Interstate 91 sees among the worst backups in the state, in both directions.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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