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
Though the outpost is due to be retired in the 2030s, NASA is seeking plans for a commercial replacement of the iconic orbital laboratory.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Sinclair vowed last week to run a special news report on Charlie Kirk during Kimmel’s slot last week instead of the replacement programming ABC planned to air.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Props also go to unsung Fred Johnson, the second replacement to Johnson.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The deodorizer lasts up to 10 years without needing a replacement.
—Nora Colomer
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Sinclair vowed last week to run a special news report on Charlie Kirk during Kimmel’s slot last week instead of the replacement programming ABC planned to air.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Props also go to unsung Fred Johnson, the second replacement to Johnson.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The deodorizer lasts up to 10 years without needing a replacement.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacement
Noun
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While Better Than Bouillon is a good substitute, bouillon cubes are not.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Long, who came in as a KC substitute, gave the pass to Chawinga for the reigning NWSL MVP’s 14th goal of the season.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On November 14, 2023, a Mid State Systems tractor trailer traveling west on Ohio’s I-70 did not slow down for a traffic backup that formed after an earlier crash, the NTSB reported.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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This crew comes together as pieces—the four of us and our backups—but the six of us make up a whole team.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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