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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of replacement

While survival rates have improved for pediatric leukemia over the last several decades, the previous treatment approach often had long-term impacts on children’s health, from weakened bones and hip or knee replacements to neurological problems. —Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024

Over the past 14 years, 2021 had the lowest number of replacements at 197. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024

When certain items were unavailable the model chose suitable replacements based on its own knowledge about cooking. —Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024

Traditionally, vehicle owners took their cars and trucks to dealerships, garages and other providers of service for such things as oil changes, tire rotation, battery replacement, and work related to recalls. —Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024