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
The system allows for the digital replacement of camera-visible dasherboards in local, national and international game feeds, enabling market-specific branding and promotional messaging.
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 May 2025
Built by L3Harris, it’s funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory and potential replacement technology for GPS. USSF-106 is the 2nd of two NSSF Phase 2 contracts awarded to ULA in 2020 originally targeting a launch by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 (FY22).
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
The decision is left to Cabarrus County Clerk of Court Bill Baggs after county commissioners failed to meet Monday to vote on a replacement for former commissioner Chris Measmer who resigned in April to serve in the North Carolina Senate.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
The Dolphins finished the year with practice squad long snappers, and will seemingly either re-sign Ferguson, or find a replacement.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 May 2025
Built by L3Harris, it’s funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory and potential replacement technology for GPS. USSF-106 is the 2nd of two NSSF Phase 2 contracts awarded to ULA in 2020 originally targeting a launch by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 (FY22).
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
The decision is left to Cabarrus County Clerk of Court Bill Baggs after county commissioners failed to meet Monday to vote on a replacement for former commissioner Chris Measmer who resigned in April to serve in the North Carolina Senate.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
The Dolphins finished the year with practice squad long snappers, and will seemingly either re-sign Ferguson, or find a replacement.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacement
Noun
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If used mindfully, AI can be part of a modern intimacy toolkit, if not leveraged as a substitute for human connection.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Here is Tim’s verdict, based on the lad’s 38 minutes as a substitute.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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There are also four experienced backups, including transfers Cox (New Mexico State) and McDougle (Idaho).—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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The Broncos, of course, are led by second-year starter Bo Nix and signed backup Jarrett Stidham to a two-year extension this summer.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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