Synonyms of replacement

replacement

noun

ri-ˈplās-mənt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitute
• backup
• surrogate
• stand-in
• assistant
• sub
• relief
• cover
• reserve
• fill-in
• proxy
• pinch hitter
• designated hitter
• alternate
• locum tenens
• deputy
• delegate
• stopgap
• successor
• second
• representative
• apology
• agent
• makeshift
• attorney
• factor
• rep
• understudy
• assignee
• commissary
• envoy
• procurator
• reliever
• superseder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replacement

His replacement, Cole Ballard, threw for 285 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the loss. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

From weeks three through 12, they were allowed one structured meal of lean protein and vegetables each day alongside meal replacements, before shifting into a weight maintenance phase for the final 12 weeks. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

The Chiefs seem to have a replacement waiting in the wings in former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Supporters say the change would prevent a replacement from winning with only a small share of the vote and could reduce the political and administrative costs of recall elections. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026